We have some very sad news.

Tom took his last breath on June 20, at 3:39am surrounded by the three of us and an amazing amount of love. We cried, laughed, prayed, embraced, hummed "How Can I Keep From Singing" and sang "The Garden Song." We lit a candle and applauded a life well-lived.

A new journey has begun for all four of us.

With love,

Aeden, Irene, and Gwen Hunter

Tom was recently diagnosed with a fatal and very rare form of rapidly progressing neurodegenerative disease called Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. There is a lot of misinformation about this disease on the web, so for the most accurate info, go to www.cjdfoundation.org .

Friends have set up a blog which will have more details. It’s the best place for you to leave messages for all of us. The address is tomhunterblog.blogspot.com . If you’d prefer to write, please send cards and letters to 1225 E. Sunset Drive #518 Bellingham, WA 98226.

It’s been a very difficult time.  We know that Tom has done lots of amazing work in this world and has touched and influenced countless teachers, parents, children, and church & school communities.  Please keep us in mind and send lots and lots of good vibes, but the best thing we all can do is be there for each other and keep doing what we believe is right for education, our planet, and humanity.

The question has been asked about how people can make financial contributions to the family.  If you wish to make a donation, please make checks payable to Tom Hunter Family Donation and mail to:

Whatcom Educational Credit Union
PO Box 9750
Bellingham, WA 98227

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