Sturgis Temple Hunter
Sturgis Temple Hunter was born on February 24th, 1963, and was a kind, loving, funny and God-fearing man. He loved family, friends, music, travel and laughter. He enjoyed fishing and playing the piano along with various other instruments. He is known as the “Music Man.”
Sturgis Temple Hunter, 61, of Chicago, IL transitioned to Glory on May 8th, 2024, in Moreno Valley, CA. He is the youngest of 7 children to Charles and Florence Hunter. His love of music began at an early age with playing the piano at 5 years old and continuing on to learn to play several other instruments. He attended St. Thadddeus Elementary School, Mendal Catholic College Prep High School where he was in the Mendal High School Marching Band and played the Trombone. Sturgis then attended the illustrious Grambling State University on a music scholarship playing the trombone in the Grambling University Tiger Marching Band. This is where his love of music flourished and further nurtured. He then went on to assist at various nursing homes in the entertainment department lending his knowledge and love for music. He also worked at Lever Brothers during this time. At 16 years old Sturgis met the love of his life, Colette Zoe Winston, in 1979. Colette was a majorette and Sturgis in the Marching Band. Once he saw her standing in the band room in front of a tall mirror, he said to her “Phew you look good, you’re going to be my girlfriend.”
Sturgis and Colette married on February 19th,1985, in Los Angeles, CA and from that union came 5 children. They were very excited to start a family and had 2 daughters, Amber & Ayriel, as well as adopted Erica, Stephen, & Haley. Their children meant the world to them. Sturgis worked at the United States Postal Service from 1985-2015, 30 years. There he cultivated and grew lasting friendships that are still cherished today. The mutual love and respect Sturgis and his co-workers had was abundant through his time working at the United States Postal Service and his retirement. Not able to stay still, Sturgis began a new career as a dialysis technician at Davita dialysis center in Moreno Valley, CA for 3 years.
Sturgis was an active member of Healing Streams Community Church where he devoted much time and energy as the minister of music. Sturgis and Colette were also leaders of the Covenant Keepers Young Married Couples group. He attended the International School of Ministry at Healing Streams and received his Associate Degree in Biblical Studies. He was also a cherished member and Minister of Music at Jesus Christ Faith Center and Success Christian Center. Sturgis loved God so much and was very adamant about everyone having a personal relationship with God. He knew God as a healer, as he prayed and confessed healing over his body which he received in Glory. Everyone knew Sturgis aka PQ aka Music Man as a jokester, comedian, funny guy but also serious and straight to the point. His favorite hobbies were playing the piano and entertaining people. He often traveled to various venues with his bandmates, On Time Band and Rhythm Band, to perform. Music was in his blood and part of his identity. Sturgis also loved fishing and would be accompanied by Nipsey, their dog. They would be out for hours, and Sturgis would come back with multiple fish and clean them. He’d then tell Colette to work her magic in cooking them.
Sturgis will always be remembered for his laughter, jokes and genuine love of people. These memories will live on with all those who love him and he will be loved for a lifetime. Sturgis Temple Hunter was preceded in death by Charles Hunter (father), Florence Hunter (mother), Charlotte Hall (sister), Cassandra Elkins (sister), Charyl Wright-Roberts (sister), Sherwood(Shag)Hunter (brother), Kenyon Wright (nephew), Sigmund Chornes (nephew), and Maael Elkins (niece). Sturgis is survived by his beautiful loving wife of 39 years, Colette Zoe Hunter, daughters Amber (Marcus) Green, Ayriel Jones, Erica Hunter, Haley Hunter and son Stephen Hunter. His brother Stephen Hunter and sister Coya Chornes. As well as his grandchildren Charles Jones Jr, Jade Jones, Riley Jones, Caleb Green, Isaiah Green and Phoebe Green. Along with a host of very close nieces and nephews. He will continually be covered in love by many close friends. Sturgis will be deeply and greatly missed by all.
A visitation for Sturgis will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Miller-Jones Mortuary and Crematory, 23618 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Chapel. A graveside will occur Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Olivewood Memorial Park, 3300 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92553.
Repast will be held at The Orangecrest Club. 1175 E. Alessandro Blvd. Riverside, CA 92508 from 2:30p-4:30p.
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