The death of Jon M. Huntsman Sr. continues to hit the Utah community hard.
The billionaire businessman and former Area Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away Friday afternoon, surrounded by family, at 80 years of age.
Numerous friends, supporters and relatives have come forward to pay their respect with tributes, including Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller.
Huntsman provided mentorship to the Miller family for many years.
“Jon was a close friend, adviser and confidant to Larry and me as well as our family,” Miller said through a written statement.