Gilbert (Gil) Kunow |
| Posted 2009-12-12 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Gil Kunow passed away at the age of 80 on Nov. 11, 2009, Veterans Day, in Post Falls, Idaho. Gil was born on Jan. 5, 1929, in Long Island, N.Y. He proudly served his country from 1950-1952 in the army during the Korean War with service in Japan. Gil was married to Grace Sniffin on Nov. 16, 1952, and they had three children, Gary, Gail and Glenn. In 1963, Gil moved the family from New York to Arizona, wanting to have the life of a "westerner." Gil started a food brokers business in the 1970s, which he subsequently sold, and Gil and the family moved to Prescott in 1978. That same year Gil started Kunow Insurance Agency here in town. The agency is still owned by the Kunow family today, currently operated by Anthony Kunow, Gil's grandson. Gil retired in 1993 and moved up to Post Falls, Idaho, with his beloved wife Grace in 2001. Gil always loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing were a passion of his. He also loved his German shepherd dogs and Arabian horse. He was a successful businessman who was devoted to his family and his country. Gil is preceded in death by son Gary and daughter Gail. He leaves behind wife Grace; son Glenn and wife Dawn; grandson Anthony Kunow and wife Lyda; grandson Ryan Boshes of Phoenix; granddaughter Kimberly and husband Terry Womble; granddaughter Abby and husband James Hiner; son-in-law Jeffrey Boshes of Phoenix; and five great-grandchildren. Sentiments can be sent to 190 N. Dart St., Post Falls, ID 83854. Information provided by survivors. |
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