Raymond Hulett

Raymond Adam Hulett of Tooele City, Utah, passed away on May 13, 2026, after a five-year battle with cancer. He was born on February 16, 1931, in Kingsley, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, to Glen Hulett and Minnie Lucile Mang.

Ray married Virginia Wood Caldwell in October 1998. He graduated from Kingsley High School in Michigan in 1949.

Ray served in law enforcement for many years, including as Chief of Police for Tooele City, Utah, and as a detective in Traverse City, Michigan. He was also a United States Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War.

Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and shooting. He was of Ottawa and Chippewa descent and was known for making peace pipes and handcrafted walking sticks, which he generously gave as gifts to those he loved. Ray was a friend to many and a well-known patron of Jim’s Family Restaurant, where the staff became like family to him.

Ray is survived by his children: Terry Ray (Ruth) Hulett of Tooele, Utah; Teresa K. Kines of Boonsboro, Maryland; Lloyd Mark (Michelle) Hulett of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Loren Neal (Susan) Hulett of Tooele, Utah; and Christi Hulett of Traverse City, Michigan.

He is also survived by the children of his wife, Virginia Wood Hulett: Mark James (Heather) Caldwell of Herriman, Utah; Eric Brant Caldwell; and the children of Gregory Elman Caldwell, including Scott Caldwell; along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wood Hulett; his parents, Glen Hulett and Minnie Lucile Mang; his three sisters, Cathleen Lucile Hulett, Jacqueline Loretta Hulett, and Carol Jean Hulett; as well as his beloved dog, Winston, and cat, Pita.

A graveside service will be held on June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tooele City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Tate Mortuary.

A luncheon will follow the graveside service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 580 North 270 East, Tooele, Utah 84074.