Douglas "Chet" Bunting was born on June16, 1953 to Bill and Lavona Bunting. Doug's youthful love was playing basketball. He played for both Silverton High and Chemeketa, where he broke single game scoring records both schools.

He received a teaching degree from OCE but spent most of his life working as a concrete finisher for Manning Concrete until the age of 67. Doug had a great love for sports. He spent time hunting, fishing, playing guitar, shuffleboard and walking around his favorite store Bi-Mart.

He was very proud of family and many friendships and loved to tell stories to any who would listen.

Doug is survived by his brother, Paul Bunting, nephew Josh (Quena) Harris, Niece Esja (Eric) Rappe', great nephews Eric Jr. and Evan Rappe', great nieces Nell and Téa Harris. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Melody Harris and brother-in-law Ken Harris.

Memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Silverton Middle School Gymnasium, 714 Schlador St. Private interment was at Valley View Cemetery.