Marion Louise Reed Hunt, 97, of Pocatello Idaho, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, after a long and fulfilling life. Marion was born on July 5, 1925, in Commerce, Missouri a daughter to Bernard and Minerva
Reed.

She grew up in St. Lewis Missouri and its neighboring suburbs until the age of 18 when she moved to Gary Indiana to live with her aunt and get her license in cosmetology.

She married a service member of the army, Vernal Jackson Hunt on February 24, 1946, in Blackfoot, Idaho. They lived in Pocatello Idaho while Vernal (Jack) worked faithfully on the railroad, and Marion (Louise) worked primarily as an attendance secretary at Pocatello High School where she remained for 23 years.

Though raised Catholic, Louise became converted to a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1948.

She and Jack had 3 children, Val James Hunt, Karen Louise Hunt, and Joy Lyn Lloyd. Jack and Louise took their family to the Idaho Falls Temple to be sealed for time and all eternity in November of 1967. Since then, Louise served as Relief Society President, Stake Young Women's Counselor, Primary teacher, and Sunday school teacher among others. Louise was distinguished by her strong testimony of her savior, her intense love of her family, and her fiery personality and ability to make anyone feel loved. Though her heart was defined by her husband, children, and grandchildren, she was surrounded by voluntary kin in the community who found themselves drawn in by her charisma and encompassing compassion.

She is survived by two children: Val James Hunt and Joy Lyn Lloyd, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her very much.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11:00 am at Sims Funeral Home with a viewing from 9:30 am-10:30 am. Friends may visit with surviving family there prior to services. Burial will follow in the Bancroft Cemetery.