Precious, beautiful, and strong, Walt Woodrow Hunthausen was born on November 22, 2016. Although he lived for just six hours, the incredible mark he left on the souls of all who met him will never fade. Walt’s mommy and daddy have completely broken hearts, but they feel certain that he is now spending every moment being cared for by his grandma Harriet, and playing with his brother and sister who got there before him. Walt also has a brother and sister still living on this earth. Luther and Klara miss him greatly and wish he could be here with them. Sweet little Walt will never be forgotten, and he will forever be deeply, deeply loved.
We miss you so much, Baby Brother.
Walt is survived by his parents Dan and Keeley Hunthausen, older brother Luther Raymond Hunthausen (6), and older sister Klara Jane Hunthausen (3); maternal great-grandparents Audrey Scott and Bob and Lorraine Olson, grandparents Mike and Tami Scott, uncle Nathan Scott (Younghee), and cousins Adam and Sarai. Paternally, Walt is survived by his grandpa Tony Hunthausen, uncles and aunts Tony Hunthausen (Jan), Kathleen “Aunt Tadsa” Hunthausen, Bill Hunthausen (Maureen), Mary Cristiani (Dean), Denny Hunthausen (Michelle), Paula Hunthausen, Andy Hunthausen (Pam), John Hunthausen (Amy), cousins Scott, Drew, Chelsea, Ryan, Katie, Letisha, Deanne, Will, Sarah, Julie, John, Hannah, Andy, Seth, Noah, Kris, Derek, Amanda, Max, Ben, Allie, Dutch, Cassidy, Jack, Ollie, Gracie, Sylas, Lucy, Henry, Matthew, Paul, Tristin, Emily, and many, many, slightly more distant cousins in the extended Hunthausen families (including Walsh & Stergar) that are too numerous to name.
The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday December 8th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue with a potluck. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday December 9th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Burial will take place after the service at St. Ann’s Cemetery, East Helena. Donations can be made in Walt’s honor to the Ramsey Keller Memorial Foundation, 4456 Laredo Place, Billings, MT 59106, or visit www.kisses2heaven.com. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Walt.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday December 8, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday December 8, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Hall
3750 N, Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday December 9, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the service
Friday December 9, 2016
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday December 8, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday December 8, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home Social Hall
3750 N, Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday December 9, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the service
Friday December 9, 2016
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana 59636
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Katie Sumey says
Keeley and Dan, we are so very, very sorry for your heart shattering loss of your precious baby. You are in our thoughts and constant prayers. With all our love, Katie and Chris Sumey
A Grandmother says
If only warm thoughts and gentle words
could be sewen together
I would gather all I could find
and create a quilt of comfort
that would keep you from the sarrows cold.
Michelle Hanpa Lingenfelter says
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. I pray God brings you peace in your heart
Susan Good Geise says
Dan, I am so sorry to hear about little Walt. I will be praying for you and your family in the coming days.
God’s abundant blessings on all of you.
Sherri Staats says
Kathleen (and all the Hunthausen Family) I am so terribly sorry of the passing this sweet innocent baby Walt. I am sure he touched your life for the few short hours that he was here on earth. I am sure he is resting the arms of our Blessed Mother and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Please accept my heartfelt love and sympathy during this time of great loss.
Barbara Barnes says
Dan and Keeley,
Walt must have been a saint to only have to stay on earth such a short time. Tenderest of all mercies to you both. Please please lean back on the prayers and love being offered to you from so many in your community. Time. Time and grief. May you be gentle and merciful to each other and allow help and kindness from others, for a long time to come.
With love and care,
Barb Barnes
Sharon Pelletier says
Dan, Keeley and Family…So very sorry to read about Walt. You have many friends and family who are keeping you and yours in their prayers. With Love and Deepest Care – Sharon Pelletier
Rosa says
A Precious life gone too soon . It is my prayer that the family receives comfort from the words of the Great Comforter God . He says “While you throw all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you .” 1 Peter 5 : 7.
John Moore says
Dan and Keeley – Ann and I are so sorry about the short time Walt spent in this life. It is hard to imagine a more sorrowful experience for any parents. May the clouds roll back in time and the future be bright for you and your family.
Nathan Scott says
Keeley, my sister and Dan, my brother:
I love you and your little ones all so much, and your family constantly reminds me of how very blessed I and my family are. I will keep darling Walt in my memory and be joyful knowing that he rests with his Father in heaven, patiently awaiting the time that we reunite with him. May God’s blessings and love forever be upon you all, and our families.