Jeremy Hunter

Jeremy Brian Hunter, age 34, of Vernal, Utah, passed away December 20, 2014, in Vernal of heart failure due to high blood pressure. He was born January 9, 1980, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Brian Hunter and the late Janet Ricketts Hunter. Jeremy grew up in Neola, Utah, in the Uintah Basin. He was a proud veteran and loved his country. He was an accomplished musician and loved music, especially Rap and Hip-Hop. He wrote his own songs and made his own CD. He liked to hunt, fish, play football, and ride his Harley. He was a dedicated family man and loved doing things with his kids. They all say he was so fun to be with-especially at Lagoon. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Cordova Hunter of Vernal, UT; his children, Braxxton, Tasia, and Jace of Vernal, UT; Pohaku "RJ" of Orem, UT; Alliayha (Kasey), Addison, Mercedes, and Dreaven of Roosevelt, UT; his grandchildren, Lynnivah and Quillin; his father, Brian Hunter of Middleton, PA; his brother, Cody (Tahlia) Hunter, of Rapid City, SD; his grandmother, Mary Rowselle of Idaho, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents: Jess Rowselle and Richard and Helen Ricketts. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Naples LDS Chapel (2313 South 1500 East). Friends and family may call at the Church, Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday 1 hour prior to the services at the Church. Burial will be in the Neola Cemetery. Luncheon will be at 3:00 p.m. at the Naples chapel provided by the Naples Relief Society. Services are under the direction of Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. www.blackburnvernalmortuary.com