Dad passed away in the early evening on December 19, 2023

Dad was born on May 18,1928 to Harley and Florette Hurst in Alhambra, California. The family moved to Fortuna in his early teenage years. Dad graduated from Fortuna High School in 1947. In 1951 he married Elizabeth (Betty) Frescholtz. They had three children, Cheryl, Michael and Walter.

Dad worked for Beacom Construction for 35 years. He was a great outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing were his passion. In his later years he enjoyed caring for the environment. He could be found most mornings at the Riverwalk cleaning trash and debris from the walking trails.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harley; his mother, Florette Andrews; stepfather, Vernon Andrews; brothers, Verden and Donald Hurst; sister, Barbara McKay; our mom, Elizabeth (Betty) Hurst; son Michael; grandson John Hurst; and son-in-law Curtis Wood.

He is survived by his son Walter (Sherrie) Hurst, daughter Cheryl Hurst, daughter-in-law Jerry Hurst; grandchildren Cory Price, Jack Hurst, Saunda McDaniel, Brandon Hurst and Dustin Hurst; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

Per Dad’s request, no service will be held.

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