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Bill L. Hunt, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Saturday, August 12, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Imaleta; children, Curtis of Albuquerque, Debbie Sharp and husband, Loren of Pueblo, CO, Marissa VanBiber and husband, Joe of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Ryan Sharp and wife, Sarah of Escondido, CA, Craig Sharp of San Diego, CA, Joseph VanBiber of Camp Pendelton, CA, Casey VanBiber of Springfield, MO, and Laura VanBiber of Blue Springs, MO; sisters, Nina Barker of Ardmore, OK, and Betty Wood of Oklahoma City, OK; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Anna Hunt; brothers, Dale and Joe Hunt. He was an elder in the Community of Christ Church. Bill was born April 13, 1930 in Oakman, OK, the fourth of five children. He grew up in the Vanoss, OK area and attended all 12 years of school in Vanoss graduating in 1952. Bill's first teaching job was at Kallihoma Indian Day School where he taught all 8 grades for 3 years. He then went to work for DX Sunray Oil Co. in Tulsa, OK. Bill was also Agency Manager for Southland Life Insurance Co. in El Paso, TX and Albuquerque. In 1970 he decided to go back into teaching, where he taught elementary and middle school, retiring from Albuquerque Public Schools in 1992. Bill was instrumental in starting the homework hotline and worked with the program for several years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and visiting with family and friends. Bill will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2006, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Henry Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
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