Vestal Hunt

After a valiant fight to get out of the hospital and into her own home, where she was surrounded by expansive views and her husband of 69 years, Vestal went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She died because of pulmonary fibrosis on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The oldest of five children, Vestal Dolores was born June 6, 1929, in Stigler, Okla., to Effie and Earl Cantrell.

Vestal was always a hard worker. As a young girl, she picked cotton and worked in a restaurant. When she was a teenager, she traveled to Idaho to be a flunky at Camp 60 logging camp behind Headquarters. Here, she met the love of her life, Alfred Henry Hunt. After a short courtship, they married in Arkansas in 1946.

They moved around a bit before they eventually made their home in Cardiff Spur, between Pierce and Headquarters. They owned and operated Hunt Oil company, a gas station and bulk plant, for 22 years.

They had three children, Sharon, Arthur (Teresa) and Bruce (Bonnie); seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was always up for anything, which included changing big-rig tires at the station, chopping wood and she even delivered a calf by herself while Alfred was out fishing.

The couple retired in 1986 and moved to Lewiston, where they started a ranch. They had horses, chickens, cows and even cared for some miniature horses. Vestal loved camping, riding four-wheelers, spending time with family and most of all, she loved golf. She won many tournaments, had a hole-in-one and was club champion several times.

She also enjoyed hunting and often outshot the men. Vestal's love of travel took her many places, including most of the United States, Alaska and an unforgettable trip to the Holy Land. With her love of the Lord, Vestal and Alfred started many churches in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Vestal had extensive knowledge of the Bible from reading and studying it daily. She had a servant's heart and treasured any gift she received, no matter how small.

Vestal was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lewis-Clark Valley Baptist Church.

There will be a viewing from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Orchards Community Church, 822 Bryden Ave., Lewiston. Lunch will be provided at the church.