Age 58, passed away at Bronson Hospital on July 29, 2017. He was born in Portland, OR, on July 21, 1959, the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Hunt. Howard was a kind, gentle and loving person. He enjoyed doing the simple things in life and was always willing to help others. He was a hard worker who was employed at Walmart for many years. When not working, he enjoyed going to garage and estate sales, collecting seals, Scooby-Do, and clown items. On October 16, 2015, he married his partner of more than 30 years, Dan Sauer who survives. He is also survived by four siblings, Thomas (Becky) Hunt, Raymond Hunt, Annie (Ted) Carmoney and John Elkins; many nieces, nephews, friends, and his two loyal pooches, “J.R. and Harley.”