John Alan Hunter

1954 - 2022

John Alan Hunter
May 31, 1954 - September 11, 2022
San Luis Obispo, California - It's not often that you get to end on a high note. Most people get to leave this earth at a ripe old age, in bed, surrounded by their loved ones. But for John Hunter, that just wasn't good enough. What end is more fitting than to go out doing what you love? For John that was on his bike, riding on a beautiful Sunday morning.
John was a native Californian, born in Corona. After graduation from Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, John moved to San Luis Obispo to attend Cal Poly. It was here that he married the love of his life, Susan, raised their two boys, Russell and James, and began a life long passion and career in construction and woodworking. John left pieces of himself throughout the Central Coast, both in the work that he created and the lives that he touched. John's involvement with the Elks, Caballeros, Clampers, Native Sons of the Golden West, Cal-Shasta and South Nacimiento Road Association cemented lifelong friendships. His 50 years of craftsmanship is on display in homes, businesses, churches, museums and universities from San Diego to San Francisco.
No description of John's life here can pay enough tribute to him. If you knew him, you know the caliber of man he was. If you were his friend, then you were lucky to have called him so. Those of us who were closest to him will miss the time we spent with him, as his absence at the next bike ride, barbecue, trail ride or fishing trip will not go unnoticed.
Even with his passing, John's memory will continue to live on. He would have been proud to leave with the reputation he had achieved.
Service will be held, Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:00 am, Old Mission Catholic Cemetery, San Luis Obispo, Ca. Memorial service to be determined at a later date.