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Hunter Van Kooten Obituary
He was born on September 12, 1999 to Brent and Robyn York in Stuttgart, Germany. On December 11, 2008, he was adopted by Sherwin Van Kooten.
Hunter enjoyed archery, hunting, fishing, and animals. He always had a smile on his face and had the most gentle soul. He will be greatly missed by the family Vizslas, Gunnar, Deuce, and Kimber.
Hunter is survived by his father and mother, Sherwin and Robyn Van Kooten of Monument, Colorado; brothers, Jason (Kelli) and Sean Van Kooten of Peyton, Colorado; grandmothers, Ruth Van Kooten of Denver, Colorado and Joan McDonald of Cheyenne, Wyoming; aunts and uncles, Sheryl (Steve) Vriesman of Denver, Colorado, Sheila (Troy) Howell, also of Denver, and Kelly (Chris) Townsend of Wellington, Colorado; a niece, Jaycee Van Kooten of Peyton, Colorado; and his many cousins, Joshua (Allison) Vriesman of Fishers, Indiana, Jessica (Aaron) Van Dam of Denver, Colorado, Jacob (Abby) Vriesman of Jenison, Michigan, Natalie Ballentine of Fort Collins, Colorado, Nathan Ballentine of Bombay, Florida, and Jordan (Megan) Howell, Justin Howell, Jackson Howell, and Jayden Howell, all of Denver, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ron Van Kooten of Denver, Colorado and Don McDonald of Casper, Wyoming; his great-grandmother, Marie Cottrill of Butte, Montana; and his aunt, Sharon Ballentine of Denver, Colorado.
Visitation, 4:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday, April 27, 2017 at The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.
Funeral Service, 10:00AM, Friday, April 28, 2017 at Woodmen Valley Chapel, Rockrimmon Campus, 290 East Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919.
Interment to immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hunter Van Kooten
The Gal$
August 4, 2018
Love you so much Hunter you are so beautiful. Gunner too. Forever and always xox
anon
April 30, 2017
i'll miss you. you were always so funny and kind. knowing you was a gift.
Deletha Keller
April 28, 2017
Dear Sherwin and Family, So sorry to hear Hunter left your family to soon, my heart aches for you all. Dear Father in Heaven comfort this family...
Paulette Wenke
April 28, 2017
I am so sorry about your son's death. Please know that my prayers are with all of your family. You have my sincere sympathy.
Mary Gregory
April 27, 2017
May you all find peace and comfort through this difficult time. I had the pleasure of knowing Hunter all four years at LP and he will truly be missed. His quiet demeanor and ready smile will always be remembered. He will always be remembered when I look at the stars.
Alphonso
April 27, 2017
To the family of Hunter Michael Van Kooten,I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.
Carrie Hendrix
April 26, 2017
Hunter was such a joy to have for 3 years in my classes at Lewis-Palmer. I will never forget his sweet smile. My prayers are that God will give his family the peace that passes all understanding in dealing with their loss. He is truly missed by his Ranger family.
The Sandoval Family
April 26, 2017
Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Hunter. We'll always remember him fondly and feel lucky that we had the pleasure of knowing him. May God rest his soul.
Jalen Waltman
April 26, 2017
So sorry to hear this news. He will be missed greatly at school.
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