Hunter Bryce Thrun was born on October 30, 2022, in Saint Louis, MO to Richard Thrun and Samantha Leonard. Hunter was always active. He loved running around playing and being around other children. Hunter was a very bright child that was kind, compassionate, thoughtful and helpful to others, especially to Aiden and Arya. He always made sure to share snacks with them or made sure they had bottles when they needed them. He loved almost every kind of fruit or cheese. He especially liked bananas, corndogs and “Dino Nuggies”. One of Hunter’s favorite things to do was to eat Twinkies with his dad. He loved to spend time with his dad so much, that at eight months old, he would try to follow him into the shower while he was in his walker. Hunter loved to cuddle in a warm blanket on the couch and taking naps with his dad when he got home from work. He also loved going to the zoo and going to the parks. Ever since he learned to walk, at the age of one, nothing, including stumbling over his own feet could slow him down. The sound of his joyous squeals and laughter would fill the air.
Hunter would light up with excitement when he received a new book from his dad, or when his dad would read to him. Hunter would look forward to this special time with his dad. His eyes would grow big with fascination and curiosity as he listened intently. His favorite show was “Bluey”, and he loved to sing and dance. Music always filled him with joy. His presence brought warmth and joy into every room and his absence leaves a void that can never be filled. Jamie and Rachel loved and cared for Hunter, as if he were their own, we are forever grateful for this. The bonds that Hunter, Aiden and Arya formed were strong and they loved each other like siblings.
Hunter is survived by his father Richard; his mother Samantha; brothers, Logan, Jameson and Kyler; sisters Adilyn and Payton; aunt Dannalee Drewey and her husband John, and their two children; aunt Lavonna Grahm and her six children; uncle Daniel Graham and his four children; uncle Dustin and his wife Rachael and their children and grandfather, Daniel Graham Sr. and his wife Julie. Hunter was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ede Thrun; great grandmother, Kathy Thrun; great grandmother, Grandma Graham.
This tragedy that took Hunter away from us too soon leaves a deep wound, but the joy that his memories give us will continue to stay in our hearts.
Services will be11:00 am, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO.
