Ruth Bernice Hill Hunt

Longtime Sandpoint resident, Ruth Bernice Hill Hunt, passed away on December 6, 2021, at Luther Park in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Ruth was born on June 5, 1928, in Naples, Idaho, to Clifford and Cleo Hill. She spent her youth in Naples, Lapwai, Priest River and Sandpoint with her siblings Rhoda, Karen and Merele.

Ruth married her high school sweetheart, James Earl Hunt in Thompson Falls, Montana the day after her 18th birthday. She graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1947.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Bill (Chris) Hunt of Fresno, California, John (Donna) Hunt of Post Falls, Idaho, and daughter Nancy (Don) Swanstrom of Kootenai, Idaho; her surviving grandchildren, Pete Hunt, Johnny Hunt and Jenny Hunt Craig; Amy (Jason) Topp; Annie Terry, Tim Swanstrom, Ted (Jarae) Swanstrom; D.J Hunt, and Jason (Melissa) Hunt; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Ruthie is also survived by her sister, Karen (Bill) Amidei of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; sister-in-law, Helen Hill of Bonners Ferry; and brother-in-law, Karl Hoffman of Spokane, Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; a son, Ronald Earl; a grandson, Earl; a sister, Rhoda Wilson; and a brother, Merele Hill.

The family extends a very special thank you to Luther Park for the care and kindness extended to our mother.

At Ruth’s request, private family services have been held.

Family and friends are invited to sign Ruth’s online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.