Wanda Black (Hunt)

Obituary for
Wanda Black (Hunt)

Wanda Hunt Black was born in Moab, Utah, to Ozro and Myrtle Hunt on December 29, 1934. She spent the next nearly 84 years enriching lives, teaching, creating a loving home where everyone was welcomed, and blessing thousands of lives through her teaching, service, generosity and open heart.

Wanda cherished time with family and friends. She formed life-long friendships, and held a special place in her heart for children. She was deeply committed to her community, her church and those she loved – and that was many!

Wanda never met an adventure she didn’t like. From exploring hidden canyons at Lake Powell to navigating the streets of Barcelona. From driving through Guatemala, climbing pyramids in Egypt, or walking through Old Jerusalem, Wanda traveled the world and delighted in different cultures and people.

She was a patron of the arts and loved going to plays, operas, and concerts. She loved art, literature, and history. At her very core, Wanda was a teacher and storyteller. She taught in public schools for over 30 years, and beyond that, she constantly shared her passions, knowledge and experience with her daughters, grand children and great grandchildren.

Her heart, like her husband Don’s was forever etched upon the red rocks, pine and cedar of San Juan County – God’s Country. She loved and honored her ancestors and planned for her descendants. We honor her; we thank her for teaching us to embrace life, to be open and kind, to love. And now Wanda journeys back to Blanding, Utah, where she will lay at rest with her beloved Don.

Wanda is survived by three daughters (Jeanne von Zastrow, Joni Graves and Donna Franklin) and their husbands, ten grandchildren, 14 great-grand children, many members of her extended family, and friends and loved ones around the world. Her energy, spirit, warmth, resilience, creativity, grace and unconditional love defined her. We celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of Wanda’s favorite charities: shrinershospitalfor children.org

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4056 Timpview Drive, Provo, UT. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, October 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 N. University Avenue, Provo and on Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26th at the Blanding Cemetery, Blanding, UT.