Jay (Ike) Morris Lunt

Jay Morris (Ike) Lunt 92, was born June 14, 1927 in Nephi, Utah to Burnell and Florence Lunt.  He passed away December 1, 2019 in the Veterans facility in Payson, Utah.

Ike was the 2nd of 4 children.  He grew up in Nephi where he worked on the family farm, worked cattle and went to school where he graduated in 1945.  On March 27, 1946 he enlisted in the US Army which sent him to Japan during WWII.  During this time he met and married Barbara Munk on October 7, 1949 in the Manti LDS Temple.  Together they raised three boys.  After serving his country, Ike and Barbara made their first home in Nephi.  They later moved to Dugway Proving Grounds where he worked Civil Service.  After 13 years they moved back to Nephi where he farmed and also owned and ran Ike's Amoco Service Station.  Ike was also employed by Parkin Motor as a salesman until his retirement.

Ike enjoyed playing golf and being called Grandpa Cheeto by his grandkids.  During Ike's life in Nephi, he was the ultimate public servant.  He was a Nephi City Councilman, Juab County Commissioner and served on the Ute Stampede Rodeo Committee for 39 years.  He was also a member of the American Legion for 70 years.

Ike is survived by his three boys, Larry, Rod (Lynn) both of Show Low, Arizona and Billy (Anna Marie) of Nephi.  7 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-granddaughters and 1 sister Helen Cammans of Covina, California.

Ike was preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara, 2 brothers Paul Andrews and David Lunt, daughter-in-law (Angelina) and grandson Chris Lunt.

Dad (Grandpa) you will be missed but your memories will be forever.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Nephi 5th Ward LDS Church (345 East 500 North) with a viewing from 9:30-10:45 at the church. Interment will be at the Vine Bluff Cemetery (1200 North 400 East, Nephi, Utah).