Hunter Orion Hyde

Born March 11, 1993, in Grand Junction, Colorado, Hunter attended Orchard Mesa Middle School and Grand Junction High School.

He was an accomplished artist as a child, winning awards in school for his paintings. He also liked to draw and do woodworking.

As a man, Hunter loved the outdoors including Lake Powell as one of his favorite recreation locations. He enjoyed fishing, rafting, snowmobiling, hiking, and golfing as his favorite past times.

He is remembered as a friendly, happy person with bright eyes and a sparkling smile.

He most recently worked at RJM Plumbing and Heating in Basalt where he practiced his expertise in plumbing and heating for the past 10 years.

Hunter is survived by his mother, Penny Davis of Grand Junction, Colorado, stepfather Bill Davis of Grand Junction, Colorado, brothers Destry Hyde of Ignacio, Colorado, Dustin Hyde of Grand Junction, Colorado his father Stan Rekawek, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Hyde’s remains were cremated and will be spread into the wind on the shores of one of his favorite lakes later this year.

A Celebration Of Life service will be held on Friday, March 19th at Redlands Community Center at 2463 Broadway in Grand Junction from 1:30-4:00 pm.

Donations in Hunter’s memory can be made to Mountain Rescue Aspen and the Aspen Hope Center.

Hunter was born on March 11,1993 in Grand Junction, Co. He attended Orchard Mesa Middle School and Grand Junction High School. Hunter moved to Basalt in 2012 and started his career in plumbing and heating. He developed his craft and became a professional that was well respected and loved throughout the valley. He worked for RJM Plumbing and Heating and was a beloved member of the team. He continued with RJM for 10 years up until his passing. Hunter loved fishing, rafting and hiking in the Roaring Fork Valley. He is survived by his mother, Penny Hyde Davis and stepfather Bill, brothers Dustin and Destry, nieces, aunts and uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. We would like to thank the Pitkin County Sheriff Deputies, Mountain Rescue Aspen, and the Basalt Police in their efforts to locate Hunter. A Celebration of Life is planned for

Saturday, February 5th at Grace Church in Basalt from 3pm to 5pm. Any donations in Hunter’s memory can be made to Mountain Rescue Aspen and the Aspen Hope Center.