Bert West Hunt passed away the morning of January 19, 2026 surrounded by his three children; Lisa, Alex, and Bret. He left behind a legacy defined by intelligence, integrity, and a life lived fully.

Education was central to Bert’s life. After ROTC in high school, he attended Cornell University (class of 1961) where he was a member of Chi Phi fraternity and famously returned an interception for a touchdown to win a pivotal football game. He went on to serve his country in the Army from 1962-64 in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His time there provided the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, particularly Spain, which provided memories he cherished to the very end. Following his Army service, he earned a law degree from Temple Law School and a master’s degree in taxation from NYU.

When he and his family moved west to Colorado in 1980, his passion for the outdoors evolved. He relished the freedom of the open road and the vastness of the American West. This led to numerous national park visits. He hiked up and down the Grand Canyon in a single day, took last-minute road trips with his kids, and generally embraced adventure.

Bert worked hard to expose his children to sports and the outdoors. From coaching his kid’s youth soccer teams, to Winter Park ski trips, fishing excursions, or exploring Lake Powell by houseboat, he made sure his children’s lives were full of experiences worth remembering. He also highly encouraged the pursuit of education for his children and was proud of each of their accomplishments. His guidance inspired Lisa to pursue collegiate soccer and later a career in law, opened the doors for Alex’s ski-focused professional work, and encouraged Bret to embrace travel and culture.

Bert embraced cycling at age 50, participating in 15 years of the Ride the Rockies bicycle tour where he famously coined his catch phrase: “There’s nothing better in June, than riding the Rockies in Colorado. It doesn’t get any better than this!” His well-rehearsed line perfectly captured his love of the tour.

Above all, Bert was guided by honesty and integrity. It was those principles that defined his style of parenting, instilling lasting values within his three children. His sharp mind and strong values will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Bert is survived by his children Lisa, Alex (Casey), and Bret (Analisa), and his granddaughters Hazel, Scarlet, Rose, and Holly. He is preceded in death by his father Paul Hunt Sr., mother Mildred Hunt, brother Paul Hunt Jr., and aunt Thelma Mihoval.