Obituary of Evelena L. Hunter

Evelena LeCocq Hunter and The Reverend Charles William Hunter July 11, 1926 РNov. 10, 2011 May 6, 1927 РNov. 21, 2011 Eva and Chuck were devoted parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.̣??Chuck was the vicar at St. Anne's, Washougal from 1969 to 1974. They later relocated to Bellingham, where they lived until they moved back to the Vancouver area to be closer to their children. Eva generously gave her time and attention to others as a teacher and volunteer.̣??She was a leader in her community as an advocate for the rights of women and children, especially the developmentally disabled. Before going to seminary Chuck was a Naval officer during the Korean War. He served as an Episcopal Priest in the Diocese of Olympia and as an interim minister. He also volunteered in organizations that advocated for the rights of children. They will be loved and remembered fondly for the impact they had on so many, particularly their family. They are survived by their children, John Pam, Margaret Sundseth Mark, James Diane and Michael Hunter-Berstein Gabriel; 7 grandchildren, Sarah and Nathan Hunter, Kelli Dizmang Scott, Nicola Alderson, Travis Sundseth, Ethan and Victor Hunter- Bernstein and one great-grandchild, Charles Dizmang. A memorial service for both will be held on December 6th at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Washougal at 1 pm. A committal service and interment of ashes will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham, WA on December 29th at 2pm. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Crematory in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to The Episcopal Relief and Development Fund, NARAL or the Whatcom County YWCA.̣?? To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.