James Hunt

James Stephan Hunt 69,died April 27, 2020 at Mesa Manor following a long illness.  Jimmy was born November 5, 1950 in Telluride, CO.  He was the son of the late Jim Hunt & Jeannette Hunt.   He graduated from Grand Junction High School and Mesa College.   He worked at Monterey Apartments for 10 years as a gardener and lawn care technician.  He also worked at LaVilla Grande Care Center for 32 years as a floor tech and took great pride in his job.  He loved the residents and staff and would do anything for them.   Jimmy was also a very giving person.  His favorite sports team was the Denver Broncos but also enjoyed baseball, hockey and basketball.   He had collectibles of each team as well as Hummel's, Christmas Villages, Stamps, Coins and Beanie Babies.  His favorite pastime was working on puzzles.

He loved coming home each night to his cat "Shakey".  He is survived by Gay Cappis (aunt), 1st Cousin John Cappis, 2nd cousins Andrew and Jay Cappis, All from Texas and Cousin Richard Williams of Colorado.   There will be no services as his wishes were to be cremated and taken to Telluride up to Dallas Divide to be with his late Father.