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Frank Hunter Obituary
Frank passed away on January 8, 2015 very peacefully as he slept next to the woman that he loved more than anything, his wife, Carmen. He was born in Lake City, Florida on January 22, 1929 to his parents, Lon Gordon Hunter and Ida Mae Hunter.
Frank was raised on a farm in Northern Florida until he joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1946, shortly before it became the United States Air Force. His proficiency in Aircraft Maintenance advanced him to the top rank of Chief Master Sergeant in just 15 years. He retired from the military after 28 ½ years. Shortly after retirement he was contacted by Doss Aviation to employ his expertise with their company. In the 32 years with Doss, he climbed the ladder from Assistant Manager to President/CEO and part owner of the company taking Doss Aviation from the small business category to an international corporation. His brilliant, easy going management style earned him the love and respect of all that he worked with.
In celebration of his life, a rosary will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 5pm. A Viewing will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 9:30am with the Funeral Mass at 10am. Both honors will be held at the Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N. Carefree Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80917. Military Honors will immediately follow the Funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers, we request that a donation be made to the Holy Apostles Catholic Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Hunter
C D Moore
January 7, 2022
Loving husband & father, generous spirit, selfless attitude, impeccable work ethic. Mentor, friend and life example. Frank´s legacy lives on with the many lives he touched.
Alan Parrington
February 5, 2015
It was with great sadness to hear that the great man Frank Hunter had passed away on to Heaven. We are blessed to have known and worked with him these last 35 years, and particularly all the great and funny emails he shared the last decade, many of them about his serious Christian beliefs. He was a real blessing to many. Aloha, my good friend. Alan & Carol Parrington, Colonel, USAF (ret)
Charles J Brown
January 17, 2015
My wife, Ann Marie, along with my retired business partner, Jean DeFries, express our deepest sympathies to you Carmen, and to the rest of your large and loving family, on the passing of this great man, Frank Hunter. We had the privilege and the pleasure of knowing and working with Frank for about 10 years; and knew him to be an humble, honest business man of the highest integrity and moral character. Since our retirements Frank and I have stayed in touch via email; with almost weekly exchanges of information and personal notes. I feel a deep and personal loss at the passing of this TRUE friend; and will honor and value that friendship for the rest of my life.
God bless you, Carmen, for being the shining light in Frank's eyes, and for being his steadfast standard bearer--both during his active-duty/retired Air Force days, as well as for his years in civilian leadership positions.
I know that God has a special place reserved for Frank, and, Carmen, I know that he has the adjacent space reserved for you. May God bless you and your family at this time, and into the future as you continue to travel life's roads with Frank's memories to guide you.
With our heartfelt thoughts, we offer our condolences.
Colonel (USAF Retired) Charles J. Brown
Ann Marie Brown
Katherine Jean DeFries
Peggy McCandless
January 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carmen. What a blessing Frank was to all who knew him. Wonderful, wonderful man - I always enjoyed sharing our birthday's together (when he was at Doss). Love & hugs to you and your children. Tim & Peggy
Dave Nicola
January 15, 2015
Carmen, our love and prayers are with you and the family at this great loss. Connie and I will always remember Frank with much love and gratitude for his many kindnesses, his gentle nature and his friendship..
Dave and Connie Nicola
Herbert & Joyce Barr
January 14, 2015
Carmen, we send our love to you and family on your loss of our good friend Frank. Frank was always a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. I really appreciate his leadership in Doss and thank him for the thirty two years of service that he gave to the company. We will grieve with you as we share the loss.
EVELYN Vance
January 14, 2015
Very saddened to read about Frank. I know he will be terribly missed. Carmen, what a wonderful person you were married to for so many years. God bless. Love, Evelyn Vance.
Archuletas
January 13, 2015
Frank was a wonderful man and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family now in their time of sorrow. I am very happy to have not just met him but worked for him for so many years. If everyone could live there life in such a genuine and honest way, the world would be a better place.
Shelley Lambert
January 13, 2015
Sending my condolences and thoughts to the family and friends of a sweet man. I have been friends of his daughter for some time and enjoyed hearing of her dear father. I would send kisses as I had lost my own father and knew how precious a dad is. Rest in peace dear man and watch over your family as they still wander this earth till they meet you again. xx
January 13, 2015
To a dear friend, mentor and father-figure . . . you will be dearly missed. Thanks for your example -- you finished the course and kept the Faith!
Lori Murphy
January 13, 2015
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Eleanor Gallegos
January 13, 2015
You will be missed. Your smile always brought joy to our office.
Dr. Ruggles staff~ Eleanor, Adele, and Janell.
January 13, 2015
Wishing you comfort and courage to face the future and to cherish the loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Frank will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
God Bless you.
With heartfelt condolences,
Ken and Noly Winkler
January 13, 2015
Mr Gordon, "Thank You" for your service in the Armed Forces. May you rest in peace.
Annette Loveless
January 13, 2015
Heartfelt sympathy to the Family of Frank Gordon Hunter. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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