Hunter Martin Bateman was born in Santa Cruz California November 19, 1987. He was in Fost-Adopt for 2 years until his birth mother passed and was adopted by Dave and Marsha Bateman of Mount Hermon, CA. After 5 years there the family moved to Fresno Ca. Graduating in 2005 he moved to Los Angeles to be with his love Erin who was attending Biola College. As their marriage ended he continued to property manage at a large apartment complex in LA. After employment with Amazon Groceries he traveled then came home to move to a Hotel manager position in Honolulu. There he developed symptoms of bipolar disorder and after a year there he moved back to LA 2025. Struggling to look for work he found a job in San Luis Obispo, Ca but couldn't face it. He passed away on April 30, 2025. He is survived by his family; Dave and brother Jeff, wife Meg, Dave’s sisters Sue Andrew, Katie McNiel, and Cecy in Fresno. A Memorial in the LA area is coordinated by Clayton Snyder Fresno area Dr. James Cecy. Bateman Family private ashes and memorial with Hunter's Mom, Marsha from 2021. HUNTER KNEW AND LOVED JESUS.