In Memory

Ann Ferguson Hunt (Williams) - Class Of 1938

Ann Ferguson Hunt (Williams)

Ann Hunt Williams began her adventure February 26, 1920 in Pasadena, California.  Born to Harold Brine Hunt and Isabel Ferguson Hunt, Ann developed a passion for writing at an early age.  This love would carry through her life culminating in the publication of "Chuckles and Love" in 2006 - a collection of humorous and touching short stories inspired by her family and friends.  In addition to writing, Ann's youth was filled with athletic endeavors like tennis, badminton, hiking, sailing, swimming, bicycling, and archery.

Ann graduated from South Pasadena High School and Pasadena Junior College and worked as a secretary at Cal Tech during World War II.  She married childhood friend, William J. Williams (Bill) in 1944.  Together they owned and operated the Pasadena Laundromat and La Jolla Laundromat, and in their spare time built the 42-foot schooner, "Enif", named after the smallest navigable star.  When the boat was launched in 1952, the young family moved to La Jolla to be near their boat.

Once in La Jolla, Ann became actively involved in her church as well as the community at large.  She was a member of the Women of St. James, held leadership roles in the National Society of Colonial Dames in America, Social Service League of La Jolla, Children's Home Society, Country Friends, and St. Germaine Auxiliary.  In recognition of her charitable nature and devoted work, Ann was once named "Woman of the Year" by the Salvation Army.  The proceeds from her book, "Chuckles" and Love", continue her legacy by enabling several of these organizations to fund community outreach projects.  Ann passed away peacefully in her home of 60 years on May 14, 2012.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Williams; and sister Patti Hunt Pounder.  She is survived by daughter, Sandra Smith of La Jolla; son, John Williams of Peachtree City, Georgia; son, Richard Williams of La Jolla; and five grandchildren.

La Jolla Light, May 24, 2012