Robert Lee Sturgeon

Robert Lee Sturgeon, 88, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, December 1, 2009. Robert was born March 10, 1921 in English, Indiana to Omer and Myrtle (Romine) Sturgeon. He married his beloved wife of 62 years, Roberta J. Sturgeon on April 20, 1947. She preceded him in death only seven months ago. Robert lived in Cedar Crest for the past 44 years. He was a member of the Community Church of the Sandias. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Naomi Brooks and Wanda Thompson; and five brothers, Warren, Maurice, James, Cleodus, and LeRoy Sturgeon. He is survived by his sons, Kerry L. Sturgeon and his wife, Lisa R. of Tijeras, NM, Kevin L. Sturgeon and Spouse Barbara of Albuquerque, NM, and Jeff A. Sturgeon of Cedar Crest, NM; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be from 10:00AM to 3:00PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, in Moriarty, NM. Burial will follow the visitation at the Stanley Cemetery in Stanley, NM. There will be a Memorial Service at 3:00PM at the Community Church of the Sandias in Cedar Crest NM on Sunday, December 20, 2009 with Jim Cunningham officiating. Pallbearers will be Matthew Sturgeon, Jack Sturgeon, Jon Sturgeon, Jonathan Sturgeon, Zach Sturgeon and Tony Sturgeon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alfred Kerklin, SSGT USMC, Kerry Sturgeon, Kevin Sturgeon and Jeffery Sturgeon.