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In Memory Of

Ben W. ‘Benny’ Hunt, age 75 of Helena

June 23, 1941 – September 23, 2016

Ben (Benny) W. Hunt

On September 23, 2016, a perfect fall day in Helena, Montana, Benny traded the Big Sky country for heavenly hunting grounds. He was 75 years old.

Benny was born in Uniontown, PA and spent the majority of his youth in California followed by Missouri. He graduated from Ruskin High School in Kansas City, MO and attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, MO. In 1965, he married Jackie Atchity and raised three children during his years working in the Midwest. The majority of his career was spent with Cargill, Inc. as a successful Territory Manager. He considered his family and the number of lifelong friends made throughout these years his proudest gifts.

His family coming first, Benny also loved hunting, fishing, blues and big band music, reading, and good conversation. He had a passion for Brittany bird dogs and was involved with several Brittany Clubs. He lived his life according to his deep Catholic faith and strong moral values. His sense of humor, good advice, kind heart and generosity, wealth of knowledge, and his great BBQ will be missed by his family and many friends.

Survivors include: Jackie, his wife of 51 years; his children, Karen (Perry) Donnafield, Matt Hunt, Andy Hunt; four grandchildren, Sadie and Josie Donnafield, Juney and Wyatt Hunt; sister, Judy (Roger) Cornell and brother, Terry (Teresa) Hunt. His parents, Martha and Ben Hunt, and sister, Sandra Brown preceded him in death.

Benny was most known for his generosity to anyone in need. In lieu of flowers and donations, please “pay it forward” in his memory. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Benny.

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  1. Laurie Atchity Dressman says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:59 am

    My condolences to you all. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. It sounds like your family has been blessed with a rich history of love, fun and fullness. My thoughts will be with you as you go through these months of living without him and will pray for strength for all of you especially during this time. Love to all!

  2. Liz & Tom Benortham says

    October 2, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Jackie, we were devastated to hear about Ben. We always looked forward to seeing you & Ben and hearing funny Cargill stories. Ben had an ability to add uniqueness & fun to our stories of the past. We will miss his great sense of humor especially through his emails, they always brightened our day. You & our family will be in our thoughts & prayers and we extend our deepest sympathy. Liz & Tom Benortham.

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