Arnold Francis Hult, age 86, passed away peacefully late Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Born on July 24, 1939, in Twin Falls, Idaho, he is the son of Daniel Hobson Hult and Hazel Emma Birch. He grew up with two brothers and two sisters, living in Idaho and California.
Arnold graduated from Alahambra High School in Martinez, California, where he was a talented athlete, pitching on the baseball team, and quarterbacking the football team. He served in the U.S. Army starting in Fort Gordon, Georgia in 1958; ending his military service in Germany, honorably discharged in 1961. He attended Brigham Young University where he earned a bachelor’s degree. Later, he earned a Master’s Degree from Golden Gate University in California.
Arnold married his eternal sweetheart, Linda Kaye Williams, on May 28, 1966 in the Oakland California temple. Together they raised six beautiful children. He dedicated his life to his family.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Arnold served an LDS mission in Germany for three years from 1962-1965. He served faithfully in many church callings including counselor in the bishopric and over 20 years as stake clerk. Later in life, Arnold and Linda had the wonderful opportunity to serve two missions for the LDS church. They served as an office couple in the Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada mission. They also served locally as employment specialist missionaries.
Arnold excelled as an industrial engineer. He started his career at the Container Corp of America in Portland, Oregon. After moving to The Dalles, Oregon in 1978, he worked for Martin Marietta Aluminum Plant, Commonwealth Aluminum, and Northwest Aluminum. During his employment years in The Dalles, when the aluminum plant suffered closures, Arnold and Linda purchased The Pancake House, as well as partnering in a Chem-Dry franchise to make ends meet. The family moved to Utah in 1994 and he retired as a facilities manager with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2002.
Arnold had many talents and hobbies he enjoyed throughout his life. He loved working with his hands, spending time in the garage, woodworking and other household projects. He loved making lasting memories with his family especially at family reunions. He was a great support to his grandkids in all their various activities.
He is survived by his five daughters and son: Kari (Eric) Nerdin, Kelly Allan, Pamela (Gary) Sintay, Renee (Bryan) Farris, Marci (Primitivo) Munoz, and Eldon (Sara) Hult. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda; his son-in-law, John Allan; his brothers, Jerry Hult and Merle Hult; and his sisters, Venita Harrieth and Fern Hult; as well as a grandson, Riley Nerdin.
A viewing where family and friends may gather will be on Saturday morning, January 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home located at 187 S Main St, Spanish Fork, UT. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. Interment will follow at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
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