On April 1st, 2026, at the age of 72, after a valiant struggle against cancer, John Franklin Hunter passed away comfortably at home surrounded by his loving family.

John is survived by Judy, his beloved wife of over 50 years, his three sons Robert, Scott (Christy), and Sam (Janell), grandsons Kyle and Derrick, and his eldest sister Eral Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mary, siblings David (Jean) Hunter, and Dorcas Tuft (Gerry, deceased), and his youngest son Casey Hunter, who also died of cancer.

John was born on July 1st, 1953, in Nampa, Idaho, to Robert Leonard Hunter and Mary Mae Atkinson. He was the youngest of four children and was "the perfect child" according to his mother, but not always in the eyes of his siblings. He had a sharp wit and clever humor, much to the chagrin of his family, and always had humorous stories to share.

After completing high school, he worked in a potato processing plant while attending Rick's College in Rexburg, Idaho, where he met Judy, his eternal partner. They were married for time and all eternity in the Oakland, California Temple on May 23rd, 1975. After returning to college, in June 1976, the Teton Dam collapsed, flooding the city and damaging or destroying many businesses. To support his young family, John returned to Nampa, Idaho, working at Home Dairy, loading the milk trucks. Seeking a more supportive income, John moved to Utah and drove trucks for HatchCo, Jack B. Kelley, and then Sinclair until his retirement. He drove a variety of unusual materials, including sulfuric acid, jet and rocket fuel, and even cryogenic materials, while traveling across the United States.

John lived in multiple locations in Idaho and Utah until settling down in South Ogden, Utah. His father, a train conductor, ignited his interest in trains and transportation; John inherited an extensive model train collection, created a dedicated "train room" in the house, and added to it throughout his life.

John was proud of his family, his boys, and their accomplishments, and always wore a tie-tack with three Eagle Scout pins to church each week. His concerns were always for his family first before himself, even at the end; he was the epitome of humility and sacrifice. He was a proud and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He will be deeply missed.

The family would like to thank CNS Hospice for their tender care, Danita and Claudia particularly.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 9th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th St, Ogden. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 10th, at 11 a.m. located at the Monte Vista Ward building, 4075 Orchard Ave, South Ogden, UT. His interment will be held on Monday, April 13th, at the Oakley Cemetery in Oakley, Idaho.