Michael Anthony Hunter - age: 25
(September 03, 1984 to December 09, 2009
)
Resident of
Ukiah, California
Obituary:
Michael Anthony Hunter passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in Ukiah; Ca. Michael was born September 3, 1984 in Ukiah, Ca.
Michael lived in Ukiah until after graduation when he moved to Redding, Ca. to attend Shasta College. While at Shasta College, he met his first girlfriend Caitlin.
After attending Shasta College, Michael and Caitlin moved to Fort Jones. While in Fort Jones, on February 13, 2006 they were married and had an amazing baby boy Thomas Buck Hunter. The family returned to Ukiah to reside in the home built by his great grandfather.
Michael was proud of his son Thomas Buck Hunter. He was a man of the land who raised pigs for meat, goats for milk, chickens and ducks for eggs. He loved the outdoors and the sound and power of his Stihl Chainsaws.
Michaels family will remember his will power and being a man of his word. He was the strongest man they knew. His motto was to hammer down. Michael was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Michael is survived by his wife Caitlin Hunter of Ukiah, son Thomas Buck Hunter of Ukiah, parents Amy Hewitt of Ukiah and father Ron Hunter of Ukiah, sister Jordon Hunter of Redwood Valley, brother Kyle Hunter of Ukiah, grandmothers Joyce Hunter of Redwood Valley and Norma Harmer of Ukiah, great grandmother Thelma Harmer, aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles and cousins. Michael was preceded in death by his grandfathers Ron Hunter and Dan Hewitt great grandfather Arthur Hunter and uncle Glenn Hewitt
A graveside service will be on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the Ukiah Cemetery at 12 noon.
A celebration of Michaels life will be on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the Low Gap Park at 1:00 PM. The family asks people to bring a happy memories and a potluck dish.