LORENC FAMILY: Grandpa Hunter

Last Sunday the world lost one of the most AMAZING men I have ever met. My Grandpa was called home to join his wife and daughter on September 9, 2012.

James Murdoch Hunter

(Wasn't he a handsome young man!)

Grandpa and Grandma Hunter

I don't think I can express in words how much I love this man. He has always and will always hold a special place in my heart. He is an example of strength and love. I am so happy that he is finally done suffering and is home with the love of his life, my grandma. He has been without her for 16 years so I can only imagine what that reunion was like. I have missed this man for the 3 years we have been in Iowa and looked forward to seeing him each summer when we came home. My girls loved him so much and he loved them. I like to think Nicole waited to come until after her had gone so that she could meet him and he could give her a big hug and tell her how much he loved her!

4 generation picture of the Hunter's

St. George in the summer 2011

St. George in the summer 2012

Makayla loved her Great-Grandpa so much. One night at dinner, back when he lived by us and would come to dinner all the time, she leaned back in her chair looked at me and said, "Mom, Great-Grandpa is cute!" I couldn't agree with her more he truly was "cute".

When my grandpa turned 90 years old I told him he had to live to be 100 years old so that I could submit his name to the Today show and get him on the Smucker's segment. I reminded him of that a couple of years later and he said in the most sweetest voice, "please don't wish that on me!" Right then I decided that I would make my own Smucker's award and give it to him so that he could move on. Little did I know I would give it to him and he would leave us a little over a month later. I guess he was waiting to get that little recognition! Man I love him!

Grandpa was one of the most supportive people I have ever known. I could always count on him to come to my soccer games even if it was raining or snowing. He wouldn't miss any of them for the world. He instilled a love of ice cream in me and every time I eat it I can't help but think of him. He also showed me what it was to love someone with all your heart. I watched him take care of my Grandma through all of her hard times. He was always there for her. I think a little of him went with her the day she died and I happy to think that he is whole again!

Grandpa also had a great sense of humor. He was always making people laugh. I am going to miss that smile! I am so grateful for my knowledge of the Plan of Salvation and that I know I will see him again. I look forward the reunion I will have with him and others that I love.

Table at the viewing

Grandpa you raised a great man, my father, and he has passed what you taught him on to us, his children, and I hope to continue that legacy with my children!

I hope you can be proud of us!