Obituary of Marie Delores Hunter

Marie Delores Hunter Marie Delores Hunter, 77, passed away peacefully July 1, 2014 with family by her side. She was born in Fargo, ND on May 13, 1937 to the late Henry and Delores Brattensborg. Marie grew up in Fargo, ND and met her husband Charles while attending North Dakota State University. They have been married for 55 years. She dedicated her life to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, traveled worldwide supporting her husband's 37 year career with Boeing, building loving and stable homes each place they resided. They retired to Lake Havasu 14 years ago and she enjoyed having her children, grandchildren, relatives and friends visit. One of Marie's favorite travel experiences was the Safari trip to Africa, and seeing the giraffes. She maintained connections with her Shanley High School Potluck Club friends and enjoyed their times together. She loved the challenge of crossword puzzles and watching the multitude of hummingbirds that frequented the feeders in her yard. Marie is survived by her husband Charles Hunter; son, Roger Hunter of Renton, WA; daughters Joan Hunter (Jorgan Light) of Renton, WA and Patty Kindsvater (Kent), of Enumclaw, WA as well as four grandchildren (Brett, Kurt, Lars and Annika). She was preceded in death by both her parents; brother, Henry Brattensborg and her sister, Lois Guerin. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, July 10, with Rosary beginning at 7:00pm at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass and Reception will be held at 11:00am Friday, July 11 at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church. Blessing Service will commence at 10:00am, Saturday, July 12 at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to John Paul II Catholic Schools Network, 5600 25th Street South, Fargo, ND 58104. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Marie's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.