Thomas Norman Hunt

Thomas N. Hunt 1952-2016
63, died April 16, 2016 at home. Born May 18, 1952 in Portland, OR to Thomas and Norma Hunt. He served in the US Navy in early 1970’s where he developed a love for sailing and the Hawaiian Islands.
He received a B.A. in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Portland, where he would meet Margaret Ann (Peggy) O’Donnell. They married on August 20, 1977 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Throughout their lives together, they were parishioners of St. Louise in Bellevue, Mary Queen of Peace in Sammamish, and St. Gabriel in Port Orchard.
From a very young age, Tommy had a passion for cars which developed into a love for the automobile industry. After college, he went to work for the Ford Motor Company in Seattle before spending the bulk of his professional career as general manager of several Honda, Kia and Nissan dealerships in the greater Seattle area.
In retirement he and Peggy moved to Port Orchard. They enjoyed sailing the Puget Sound, history-inspired travel, and time spent with friends and family.
Those who knew him will remember his shrewd business acumen, ironic sense of humor, and eagerness to mentor.
Survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Margaret (Peggy); son, Geoffrey (Stacey) of Jamestown, ND; son, Timothy (Becky) of Seattle, WA; and son, Andrew (Chelsea) of Burlingame, CA. Also survived by two grandchildren, Catherine and Alexandra Hunt. Surviving siblings are Lawrence of Portland, OR, Christopher of Vashon Island, WA, and Anthony of Aloha, OR. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Newton Hunt. All are welcome to memorial services held at Our Lady of Guadalupe in West Seattle on Saturday, April 23 at 1:00pm.