Hugh Arvid Hurlburt

Hugh Arvid Hurlburt

Jul. 4, 1930 – Feb. 13, 2023

Hugh Arvid Hurlburt went to be with the Lord on Feb. 13, 2023, after suffering a

stroke.

He was born on Jul. 4, 1930 in Akron, Colo. to Bernard Basil and Nellie Rae

(Barton) Hurlburt. He was the youngest of three, brother, Harlan Barton, and sister,

Donna Maureen Dingman, who preceded him in death.

He married his sweetheart, Naomi (Julie) Newton on Oct. 22, 1950. They were

married for 72 years before she passed in Nov. 2022. They lived in the Spokane

Valley from 1960 until moving in 1998 full time to their home in Lincoln, Wash.

Hugh was drafted into the Korean Conflict in 1952 and served 2 years. He was then a

bookkeeper for several businesses and then became a Certified Public Accountant and

a partner in Anderson, Peretti, & Co.. He retired from there at 72, not wanting to quit on

his clients. He was an active member of the Spokane Valley Exchange club and Rotary

Club.

He was a member of Opportunity Christian Church for over 40 years and then at

Creston Christian Church. He was a quiet Christian, but very strong in his faith.

His family was his life, he loved deeply and was loved deeply. His pride and joy is his

daughter Raelene Jewel, and son, Michael Kevin, Raelene's daughters and

son-in-laws, Nicole (Sam) Riane Lamanna and Brianna (Isaiah) Jewel Grant, and

Michael's daughter Kirsten Lynn Hurlburt and son Landon Michael Hurlburt, and his

great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Jeremiah, Jerrell, Malachi, Kathryn, Vincent,

Kaydence, Maisey, Cheyenne and Kaleb.

He passed with loved ones by his side, jingling the wind chimes as he left. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Fri., Feb. 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Creston Christian Church, Creston, WA with Pastor Guy Schmielou, officiating. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.strate-funeral.com for the Hurlburt family. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA is caring for the family.