Katherine Zimmerman Huller

Katherine Zimmerman Huller, on January 18, 2011, an angel departed the earth to join her beloved mother, Kathryn Saunderson Zimmerman and father Fred Zimmerman, Jr. Katherine Zimmerman Huller (“Kit”) died in Dallas, Texas in the loving arms of her family. Born on July 3, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas, she spent most of her childhood in Floydada, Texas where her family has a long history of farming. She excelled in sports, academics and, most important of all, in making many friendships that would remain with her throughout her life. These early friendships provided a looking glass into the future of how Kit would live her life. She was a spark that ignited a desire in all who met her to be her friend or to at least spend a few precious moments in her company. She was the girl that everyone wanted in their cabin at camp, as a roommate in college or just on the other end of the phone for a burst of warmth. She would always listen intently and engage with a genuine and caring attitude that engendered confidence and comfort. With Kit, it was always about the needs of others, never about her. She would accept whatever life gave her, study it for a moment and then find some way to make it positive. Everyone loved her and wanted to be with her -- just to feel that positive spirit that could bring love and happiness to even the darkest of circumstances. Kit remained steadfast in her approach to life even when facing a certain death from ovarian cancer. While courageously fighting this terrible disease for two years, she never despaired or turned inward to her own troubles. Instead, she continued to nourish and comfort all who had been privileged to know her. Although there is much to cherish about Kit’s life, it is her endearing quality of caring more about others than herself that will be her legacy. Kit graduated from Southern Methodist University (“SMU”) in 1966 with a BS in Elementary education. It was at SMU that she met her husband Stanley R. Huller. They were married in Floydada in 1967. Following their marriage, Kit worked as a teacher to support her husband while he was earning his law degree. Kit and Stan lived in Dallas where she enjoyed her many activities and friendships while also serving as a source of strength and inspiration for her husband. Kit proudly reared two children, Kristi K. Huller and Stanley R. Huller, Jr (“Jay”) who is married to Katherine Muhlhausen Huller. They, along with her husband and two grandchildren, Kathryn Saylor Huller and Anna Elizabeth Huller, were the loves of her life. Kit also remained active in Floydada, continuing her many friendships there and visiting her treasured family farms. Surviving family members include her husband, her two children and two grandchildren, her brother Fred Zimmerman III, his wife, Patricia Garris Zimmerman and their daughters Kimberly Ann Zimmerman and Stephanie Zimmerman Kanary. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on January 29, 2011 at 12:00 noon at First United Methodist Church of Floydada. The family requests that any memorials be made in Kit’s name to either UT Southwestern Medical Center, PO Box 910888, Dallas, TX 75391-0888 or First United Methodist Church of Floydada, 203 West Kentucky St., Floydada, TX 79235.