A kind and more compassionate soul than those she left behind will never know. Her laugh was infectious and her spirit uplifting to all who met her. She had boundless friends who were all impressed with her high level of intelligence, wit and wisdom, and grasp for both world events and the kind-hearted intricacies of daily life. She was as well a strong spirit who fought everyday of her life to make the world a better place.
Jennifer’s talents though did not stop there. She was a recognized world-class athlete in figure skating and an equestrian events medalist. As an ice skater, she was one of the youngest figure skaters in the world to land triple jumps, a triple jump combination and a double axle. She appeared in “Sports Illustrated” for her accomplishments and was the cover story on the Sunday insert “Parade Magazine” for the same reason.
As a hunter/jumper competitor, she competed against professional riders and won over 300 ribbons at a variety of shows including the prestigious Post Oak Charity Horse Show. Jennifer lettered at the University of Texas on the Equestrian Team.
Educationally, she attended both the University of Texas at Austin and ultimately Texas A&M Galveston and its prestigious Marine Biology program. As an “artist of the spirit,” Jennifer was a creative writer and had the ability to capture the essence of a moment in time. She had a unique flair for design, could turn the right word or phrase in her writings and capture the true meaning of the moment in her drawings.
In addition to her many educational, athletic and aesthetic talents, she had a strong belief in her faith and ultimately relied on her God to bring her home to eternal life.
She is survived by her loving mother, Kelli Samson and stepfather, Joe Samson, her loving father, Daniel D. King, and her loving brother, Daniel Taylor King, who she looked up to and greatly admired. She as well leaves behind loving grandparents whom she adored: Mr. and Mrs. John F. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Dwade R. King along with her uncle and aunt, Don King and Chris Halifax and her husband Coby Halifax. She will be missed by her great-grandmother, Lois Elston who is 96 years old and who Jennifer loved dearly.
Most importantly, Jennifer will leave behind a legacy of what it means to be a true lover of life…a young woman who gave every ounce of her being to find a place in this world where she could improve and enhance the lives of others. She will be missed by all and her sweet tenderness and spirit for goodwill will forever define her life and her love for others will live on forever.
Leaving no rock unturned, she fought the good fight and in return has earned eternal life with her God. She rests in peace now, and although we will all miss her, we are confident that her spirit and the sparkle in her eye will remain with us forever.
A Memorial Service to celebrate and honor her life as a true spirit and angel of this world is to be conducted at half-past ten o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 1st of May, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend and share the important moments or memories of their life with Jennifer.
Following the Memorial Service, all are invited to attend a Memorial Celebration of Jennifer’s life to be held at Lakeside Country Club, 100 Wilcrest Drive in Houston.
While floral tributes are welcome and appreciated, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Jennifer’s name may also be directed to the Houston S.P.C.A., attn: The Development Dept., 900 Portway Drive, Houston, TX, 77024, to the dog rescue charity of one’s choice, or to any charitable entity dedicated to the evolution and improvement of mankind.
She is resting now peacefully in God’s arms…peace to you our beloved Jennifer…peace to you.
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