Obituary: Erik Thor Hunt

Memorial Service

Funeral services will take place on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Immanuel Lutheran Church
Whitewood, South Dakota

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In memory of

Erik Thor Hunt

of Glendale, Arizona, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 48

Erik Thor Hunt was born March 31, 1976, in Spearfish, South Dakota to Theodore and Dena (Fosse) Hunt. He graduated from Spearfish High School in 1994. While in school, Erik played the saxophone in band and enjoyed playing different sports including three years participating on the Northern Hills American Legion baseball team. Erik then attended and graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1999, where he was also a member of the Phi DeltaTheta Fraternity.

His profession in Finance led him to working and living in several different cities throughout his career including Denver, CO, Bensalem, PA, Jacksonville, FL, San Diego, CA, and finally employed as a Lead Financial Analyst at Broadridge Financial Solutions in Phoenix, AZ. He was very well-liked and respected by his peers.

Erik’s passion was golfing. Playing with friends in tournaments around the region every year is what he enjoyed the most. Attending the Masters with friends in 2023 was also a highlight. In addition, he loved baseball and college sports, especially following the Dodgers and the University of Michigan Wolverines.

Normally quiet, Erik would often surprise friends and family with his quick and witty sense of humor. He made a lot of long lasting friendships during his life with his very genuine and friendly personality. Those friends were very important and impactful to him, especially during the past 12 months. Some of Erik’s best friends were also animals, especially his beloved dog Kaiya.

Erik is survived by his parents, Ted and Dena Hunt of Rapid City, SD, brother Derek (Erin) Hunt of Fort Collins, CO, sister Nicole (Ryan) Thorburn of Laramie, WY, four nieces (Lauren Hunt and Madelyn, Gabrielle, and Peyton Thorburn), several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents (Ted and Vi Fosse, Lyle and Ida Hunt).

Memorial Services will be held Monday, July 22, 2024,1:00 pm, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Whitewood, SD, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made in memory of Erik to Mayo Clinic for lung cancer research online at https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc - please indicate under “Tribute Information” the gift is in memory of Erik Hunt, or to the Spearfish American Legion.

Celebration of Life following service at the Spearfish Country Club.

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I'm going to miss his wit most. All my love, Josh. ~ Joshua Geffre Minneapolis (7/22/2024)
Erik was a good friend and mentor in the years we worked together and the years following. Such a good person whose time here was cut short. He is missed. ~ Matt Foster Denver (7/22/2024)
My prayers with Erik Thor Hunt Family May God give them strength at this difficult time. Eric was a kind and honorable person. He was always happy to help and support his friends and neighbors . He will be greatly missed. ~ Othman M Glendale AZ (7/22/2024)
My prayers with Erik Thor Hunt Family May God give them strength at this difficult time. I did not know Erik. May his soul rest in peace. ~ Shams Davis Broadridge Denver (7/17/2024)
My sincerest condolences to Erik's friends and family. I didn't get to know Erik all that well while working together, but any encounter was met with humor, kindness and knowledge. He will be missed by many. ~ Angie Leahy Colorado (7/16/2024)
My deepest condolences to Erik's family and friends. Growing up in DeBerg wouldn't have been the same without Erik! He was the best tag along and partner in crime - always up for whatever adventures we could think up. Praying for you all as you grieve his loss and remember his life. ~ Teri Burdick Spearfish, SD (7/13/2024)
Erik always took the time to explain complicated terms/scenarios in a way that ANYONE could understand. His patience and intelligence radiated when doing so. He is a large reason as to why I find myself in the team that he led. And, although I was always appreciative of his leadership/friendship, I wish I could have said it to him one last time how much that meant to me in person. Erik will always be dear to me and it was the utmost pleasure getting to know him. Thank you for this space and condolences to all of his Family/Friends. ~ Sergio D Tavel Denver (7/12/2024)
We are thinking of all you folks during this difficult time. Hold on to all the memories. He was way too young, prayers for all. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (7/12/2024)
Working with Erik for 20 years, it was hard not to like him. He was honest and intelligent and we had many of spirited conversations from sports and politics to markets and economics. I am a better person because he was part of my life, he will be missed. ~ Scott Redman Phoenix (7/12/2024)
Erik spent a lot of time with my brothers, Dale and Paul. My grandparents always got a kick out of how quickly he could rattle off commercial jingles. Prayers for the Hunt family. ~ Jean Woitas Gorman Gillette, WY (7/12/2024)
Belle Fourche ~ Ed and Joyce (7/12/2024)