Alan, you do frequently cross my mind, I valued having a friend and co-worker from western Kansas.  I wish that we had met years ago. You were one of the best!

Allen, 

I still think of you often. I wish you were here to listen to all the things I’ve done since you’ve been away. I miss you always! 

Skylar

I will miss his sence of humor and his remarkable intellect.

Still missing you, dear friend.  Your wonderful stories and all of the times that you and Price spent together hiking, biking, working problems in math, physics, and engineering, talking about people that you had worked with, places that you had worked, and planning biking and hiking trips.  It's a huge void that Price has not been able to fill.  You are in our hearts and minds every day. 

Really enjoyed looking at these pictures on the anniversary of losing Allen. Beautiful memories and Pictures.  Thinking of Janet and Allen Jr. and praying for your continued health and joy to be abundant. Janet you look Radiant in the recent picture of you and Allen and the Beautiful Young lady.  Blessings to the Hunter family, thank you for sharing so much of Allen with so many people over the years. 
Sincerely, Evelyn Howton

Al hired me at Trex in 2005, and I had the privilege of working with him for a couple of years.  He was a fantastic mentor, and in addition to being a great scientist, he was also a wonderful person—always kind, optimistic, and genuinely interested in the people around him and their well-being.  We reconnected recently and have had great fun trading Mathematica notebooks.  His enthusiasm for interesting problems was undiminished and as infectious as always.  Even after all these years I can still see the familiar twinkle in his eyes that contemplating some puzzle brought him.  Hard to believe he is gone, I’ll miss him.   

To so many, Al Hunter was a friend, an honorable man, and a person willing to sacrifice to do what is right.  I recall having dinners with Al and Janet while in Socorro while working on GLINT. I recall times 15 years earlier when I worked at Western Research.  I cannot recall having a negative interaction with Al. My thoughts and prayers are with Janet and Allen III. I know
that Al has gone to better place (even better than San Diego).

Best wishes always,

Rich Holmes

I am fortunate to have know Allen for the past year, met him in conference and zoom call while working for Innoven Energy.  He was drafting a project description for Innoven's novel breakthrough fusion program.  Besides being intelligent and highly skilled, he was warm, friendly with broad interests.  I learned of his intense passion for fitness, extreme hiking and mountain biking.  He shared with me some of his recipes for brew making, employing a complex array of grains; they exhibited the complexity that you'd expect from a laser physicist.  Along the way, we learned that we grew up 30 miles apart in small western Kansas towns.  He graduated from the Air Force Academy and I graduated from West Point.  Along the way, I learned mostly through others about Allen's remarkable career and accomplishments.  I so looked  forward to spending time with Allen in person post Covid 19, and growing our friendship. It's hard to believe he is gone.
 Allen was an exceptional person and a great American.  

Al had a great impact on many lives, including mine.
From hiring and working, to hiking, he always set a good example.
A good friend and mentor.
He is missed dearly.

I met Al when I first came to Western Research in 1985.  Despite being brilliant and one of our top scientists, he was always easy to be around and kind, and he had a terrific sense of humor.  I knew I could always approach him for advice on a problem.

I have lots of great memories of Al, and kept a warm spot in my thoughts after he left our company.  Coworkers and friends who remained in touch shared  what Al was up to, and we were all devastated to learn of his passing. 

Al Hunter will not be forgotten by me, and I pray for comfort for his family and all of us, his friends.

It was a great pleasure to work for Allen at Los Alamos Natl. Lab on the KrF laser during the 1980's. He was always available for advice and support, which even included dinner at his home  graciously provided by Janet.  His support of my work including written recommendations made my career at LANL possible.

Noriko and I first met Al and Janet in Maui, Wailea, Pualani Estates, where we resided in our castle in 2000.  Al and Janet would take evening walks and at our Lanai would strike up a conversation before they continued on the way to see how their castle, then under construction, was coming along.  It wasn’t long after that the four of us started meeting and enjoying lunch together in Maui on a pretty much regular basis.  They introduced us to San Diego.  The lunches didn’t stop in 2005 when we relocated to San Marcos or in 2012 when we moved to Irvine, California.  We took turns driving to each other’s neighborhood to enjoy lunch together.

Noriko and I can only confirm what others have said and experienced with Al.  Al was thoughtful, knowledgeable, helpful, low key, modest, sincere, and most of all a true friend ready to assist in every way he possibly could.  On any particular subject you didn’t just receive the headline and obvious information but rather a detailed and precise insight into the subject being pursued.  Al had no need or desire to impress on you that he had a doctor title.  You knew he was a special human being and a true friend.  We miss our lunches together and most of all we miss Al.  Our sympathy and prayers are with wife Janet,  his son Allen and sister Diane.         


Sending my condolences to Allen’s family. Although I never met him, his sister Diane has been a friend of mine; though her I have heard a lot about Allen and his caring attitude towards his sister.  He will be missed!

I had great pleasure working with Allen this last year while helping him with the care of his sister, Diane, who is my best friend for over fifty years! We communicated back and forth daily by email,text or phone calls.  I shared old pictures of her over the years as well as many pictures from my garden flowers which he seemed to enjoy.  He shared some of his projects with me which were always above my scope.
He was here to facilitate Diane's move and my son finally got to meet him.  We had an enjoyable dinner together at a restaurant in Overland Park and he and Chris seemed to enjoy each other's company and interests. 
We called Allen earlier in the day on that awful Tuesday so he and Diane could talk; he was very specific we call before 11am as he was going on a bike ride with a friend.  
It is just unbelievable that he is gone.  Not a day goes by that I think of something I would want to ask him.  He is missed by my son and me.  Rest in Peace Allen.  My deepest regards for Janet and Allen III. 
Candy Macy 
Chris Macy

Allen came into my life when I needed a guardian angel. Allen and Janet took me into their home one summer while I attended summer school and showed me nothing but love and compassion. I quickly found Allen would become one of my greatest confidants, mentors, and family members. He exuded joy for life and this attitude that made you want to be better. Never will I ever encounter someone who worked so hard with such passion. There isn't a day that I don't miss him, but I am so grateful to have met him.  He showed me and many others how to be a proper friend, coworker, father, husband, scientist, and overall human. Love you Allen! I know you are running a tight ship up there in Heaven. 

Al took a chance on me, hiring me 27 years ago to work at Trex. I hope he knew I appreciated everything he did to help me.  He was one of my toughest, but best, bosses. After I retired, we still kept in touch. He just asked for my technical opinion on his current idea, and I told him about my current project. I hope he is resting in peace.

A legend among men, Al was a great person to have worked along with.   He personally saved our company on several occasions.   He cared more about his co-workers than himself sometimes.   Everybody loved him.    He really knew how to get things done.   He did a lot for me personally, and I will always be thankful.   I'm sure he is in a better place now.

Allen my heart goes out to you and family.  

Matthew 5:4 ESV
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

I  have and will be praying that you and your family will be comforted during this time of sorrow.  Additionally I leave you with this verse:

Psalm 34:18 
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

OBITUARY

Dr. Allen Martin Hunter II

21 July, 1945 – 22 June, 2021

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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