Daniel Hunt

September 22, 1985 - November 21, 2013

Daniel Warren Hunt, 28, passed away on November 21, 2013 in Salt Lake City. He was born on September 22, 1985 in Provo, Utah to Edward S. Hunt and Araceli V. Hunt. Daniel was fascinated by science and literature. He loved reading, writing, fossil-hunting, hiking and star-gazing. From an early age, Daniel loved science, especially paleontology. When he was six years old he began volunteering at the Museum of Natural History at BYU (the dinosaur museum). He also studied astronomy, literature and photography. He was an outstanding student and received numerous awards and scholarships in science, art, and literature. He was a senior at the University of Utah, studying English. He loved vacationing and spending time with his family and nephews and niece. He was a compassionate and caring friend, a loving son and brother. Daniel is survived by his parents Ed and Celi Hunt, his sister, Adrianne Tong (Spencer), and brothers, Scott Hunt and David Hunt. He was a favorite uncle of his nephews, Donovan and Dylan Tong and his niece, Amy Tong. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilford Hunt, Erma Hunt, Gorgonio Valencia, and Rosalinda Vargas. Daniel is loved by his family and many friends who look forward to the day we are reunited with him. A Viewing will be held Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, at the Pleasant View 5th Ward, 1060 East 2400 North, Provo, UT, where a Funeral Service will also be held that same day beginning at 12:00 Noon. Interment in East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, Provo, UT, 4800 North 650 East, Provo, UT. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.uvfuneral.com.