Stephen Dwight Bunnell, September 23, 1944 — May 03, 2019

Stephen Dwight Bunnell passed away peacefully on May 3rd at his home in Midway UT surrounded by his family. Dwight is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deanna Ruth Dillon Bunnell and his children, Michele (Dale Duncan), Kristine (Mark Marshall), Stephen (Georgia Thompson), Kevin (Celia Anderson), Tamara (DJ Potter) and Matthew (Tamra Lusk), 24 grandchildren, his mother, Donna Stubbs Bunnell, and his siblings, Glee, Jerry and Janice. Dwight was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Lewis Bunnell and a granddaughter.

Dwight was born on September 23, 1944; the second of four children born to Steve and Donna. Dwight graduated from Orem High, the University of Utah, and the University of Idaho. He was a life-long, active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many capacities.

He served two years in the Southern California Mission and later, along with Deanna, as a service missionary at the Heber Valley Girl’s Camp. In 2002, Dwight retired from the Division of Wildlife Res after 32 years. He worked an additional 5 years for WAFWA developing the national sage grouse management plan.

Dwight’s career, especially the connections he made with people, along with his family, intellect, kindness, and integrity were the things that defined him as a person. Dwight’s kind heart will be greatly missed by his family. We love you Dwight.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Dwight to The Wildlife Society (wildlife.org/donate/). Please specify Utah Chapter Scholarship Fund. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Stephen Dwight Bunnell please visit our Sympathy Store.

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