Linda K. Hunt

Linda K. (Johnson) Hunt, 74 of Devils Lake formerly of Crary, ND passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of her family and Altru Hospice.

Funeral Services for Linda will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Reuben Schnaidt officiating. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 6^th at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.

Linda Kay Johnson was born on October 2, 1944 to Lloyd and Bertha Johnson in Devils Lake, and was raised on a farm north of town. She attended grade school in the Minnewaukan #3 one-room schoolhouse, and completed her education at Devils Lake Central in 1963.

Linda was united in marriage to Ken Hunt on October 18, 1963. They started their life together on a small farm northeast of Devils Lake.  In 1966, they moved to Crary and together raised their 3 children; Chad, Corey, and Carrie.  While being a stay-at-home mother and housewife, Linda also babysat for children in the Crary area.  Years later when Linda’s children were grown, she became a caregiver and housekeeper for families in the Lakota, Crary, and Devils Lake areas.  She cared deeply for all that she worked for.

During their years in Crary, Linda was an active member of 1^st Lutheran Church, and Ladies Aid, as well as teaching Sunday School.  When 1^st Lutheran Church closed, Ken and Linda became members of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Devils Lake.  There, she was also active in Ladies Aid, and Quilting.

In October of 1995, Ken and Linda bought the Topper Motel and moved to Devils Lake. They managed the motel until February 2001.  After retirement, they spent the winter months in Mesa, Arizona.

Linda enjoyed quilting, crafts, and baking, but most of all treasured the time spent with her family and friends. Her warm hospitality was extended to whomever came to visit.  This continued even during the last year of her life, while she was in the nursing home.  She kindly welcomed all who visited her, and always offered them something to eat or drink.

Linda is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ken, her sons Chad (Karen) Hunt, Devils Lake, Corey (Paula) Hunt, Bismarck, daughter Carrie (Joel) Nett, West Fargo. 5 Grandchildren, Kendell (Chantell) Hunt, Stanley, ND, Christopher Hunt, Plaza, ND, Seth Hinger, Bismarck, ND, Madison Hunt, Bismarck, and Isaac Nett, West Fargo.  One Great Granddaughter, Adeline Hunt, also of Stanley.  Siblings Larry (Marty) Johnson, Florida, Lyle (Betty) Johnson, Indiana, Norma (Fred) Tureson, Harvey, ND, Robert (Pat) Johnson, Glen Ulin, ND, Marlin Johnson, California and many nieces and nephews.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Diana Johnson and Arlene Thomson and in-laws Neil and Christina Hunt.

The family would like to thank Dr. Downs, and the caring staff at Altru Hospice, Good Samaritan in Lakota, and Eventide in Devils Lake.

Also, a special thank you to all friends and family that have shown kindness and support during this time.