This
Month's Profile
Gary
Hunt
When you walk into church on Sunday and
smell the coffee brewing, you know Gary Hunt is there.
Gary gets to church at 8:30 am every Sunday to make the
coffee for "happy hour."
Let me
tell you about Gary Hunt. Gary is a true Northwestern
native. He was raised in Oregon and went to elementary
school and attended Cleveland High School in Portland.
After
graduation from High School, he joined the Air Force
where he worked in radar maintenance. He was in the Air
Force for four and half years.
In 1971,
Gary married Judy and they had four (now grown up)
children -- Danny, Andrew, Kenny, and Holly.
Gary had
one of those jobs that many people envy, the kind of job
that enables you to go to sea every day and still be
home every night. He worked for the Washington State
Ferry service for thirty years, retiring with a
Captain's rating. He told me that driving the big boat
was exciting, especially when coming into dock.
Since
retiring Gary has had an interest in Tai Chi and teaches
a Tai Chi class every Friday at the church. He told me
how their ancient exercises can strengthen muscles and
help with maintaining good balance.
Twice a
week Gary meets with some "old buddies" for breakfast at
a favorite diner. These meetings are important for
supplying food and conversation, and Gary enjoys both.
Some of
Gary's retirement time is spent helping Judy with the
housework. He admits to being a very good dishwasher
and kitchen cleaner, but also helps out with vacuuming
and dusting.
Gary has
been attending Suquamish UCC since May 2003. His wife
Judy and his late mother-in-law, Myrtle Stewart,
attended this church for many years. Gary really enjoys
the people of Suquamish UCC, and appreciates that the
church is progressive and more "open" than most churches
in our area.
Because
of Gary's efforts we have coffee every Sunday. Next
time you see him you might want to thank him for this
very valuable service.
Thanks,
Gary!! We're glad you're here.
