Douglas I. Hunt
Douglas I. Hunt | |
|---|---|
Hunt in 1976 | |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| In office 1975–1977 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Ivan Hunt July 30, 1937 St. George, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 2024 (aged 87) Draper, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dianne[1] |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
| Coaching career | |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1960s–1970s | Weber State (assistant) |
Douglas Ivan Hunt (July 30, 1937 – December 8, 2024) was an American college football coach and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Utah House of Representatives from 1975 to 1977.
Life and career
Hunt was born in St. George, Utah, the son of Ivan Holt Hunt and Jessie Waite. He attended Dixie High School, graduating in 1955. After graduating, he served in the armed forces during the Korean War, which after his discharge,[2] he attended Utah State University, earning his degrees in physical education and psychology. He was a rancher[3] and a college football assistant coach at Weber State College.[4][5]
Hunt served in the Utah House of Representatives from 1975 to 1977.[6]
Death
Hunt died on December 8, 2024 of Parkinson's disease, in Draper, Utah, at the age of 87.[3][7][8]
References
- ^ Van Deusen, Alyson (December 24, 2007). "Texans tip hats to Utah longhorn breeder". Deseret News. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "Douglas Ivan Hunt". U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959. Retrieved May 26, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "Douglas Ivan Hunt". Heartlight Funeral Services. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "House Seat Sought In Roy District". The Ogden Standard-Examiner. Ogden, Utah. May 1, 1974. p. 23. Retrieved December 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "County Race Draws Roy Legislator". The Ogden Standard-Examiner. Ogden, Utah. April 11, 1976. p. 33. Retrieved December 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Utah. Legislature. Senate (1976), Senate Journal of the ... Session of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Utah, Authority
- ^ "Douglas Ivan Hunt". Legacy. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "Douglas Ivan Hunt". Echovita. Retrieved January 25, 2025.