Carolyn Ann Moore Hunt passed away after a brief illness on September 23, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka.

In Carolyn’s own words:

I was Born on June 11, 1936, in Redwood City, California and was the first child of Jack Eugene Moore and Evelyn Sarah (Lightbody) Moore. I was of the sixth generation to live in California, as my Moore ancestors arrived in Santa Cruz in 1847. My family left Menlo Park after WWII to spend six years in Centralia, Washington, when dad lived his life-time dream of opening a furniture store. By 1952 we were again in Menlo Park for nine months before moving to Arcata.

On my first day of class I met my life-long friend Karen Krestensen. I graduated from Arcata Union High School in 1954, and then attended Humboldt State College, majoring in their secretarial program, which was the norm for ladies at that time.

I met Richard Hunt on a blind date, and we married on Nov 11, 1956. Rich was from a pioneer Humboldt County ranching family, and I learned without delay to keep the ranch records, prepare meals for the help and become a mother of three sons, Dean and Dana (Lucas) Brian and Cindi (Anderson) and Scott and Sandi (Stafford).

In addition to my ranch duties, I was active in the Humboldt County Cowbelles/Cattlewomen, Humboldt Sponsors, Pacific Union School PTA. As an active member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church since the late 1950s, I cannot even estimate the number of meals and coffee hours and altar guild duties I performed. My focus was my sons, six grandchildren, Jason (Jenna), Cory (Andreena), Chris (Kristina), Kendall (Stephanie), Tyler, and Alex (Shelby) and 10 great-grandchildren, the ranch and friends.

After dad died in 1973, I took an active part in managing and owning an interest in Baker and Stanton Furniture until it closed in 1996.

I loved playing bridge and was active from the time my boys were young. At one time I belonged to three bridge clubs. Historically, I had dreadful hands, but was convinced that being with longtime friends was worth the frustrations. Fifty-two pieces of card stock was not going to separate me from my friends!

I am grateful I was able to raise my sons as a “stay-at-home” mom! I am grateful for having my family close by so I could be a part of their lives. In addition, two of my sons and their wives live within walking distance of my home, supporting me in so many wonderful ways. Writing in my journal through the tough times and my faith has helped me see that I have lived a wonderful life!

The saddest day of our lives was the day our middle son, Brian, passed away at the age of 51. His personal and professional reputation resulted in one of the largest services in Humboldt County.

I was preceded in death by my parents, my husband Rich, my son Brian, sister-in-law Peggy Stebbins and her husband Laurald and Rich’s parents Esma and Vinal Hunt.

The family would like to thank her loving in-home caregivers who made it possible for her to remain in her home. We would also like to acknowledge the outstanding care she received at Providence St. Joseph Hospital.

Services to be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Arcata followed by a celebration of life for Carolyn and Rich from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ingomar Club in Eureka.

Consider donating to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Humboldt Sponsors, Humboldt County Cattlewomen or a charity of your choice.

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