Kathy Clements Hunt, age 56, of Clovis, Ca. passed away in an auto accident caused by inclement weather on Saturday, November 23, 2013, while traveling home with her husband Tom from the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show in Oklahoma City, Ok.
Kathy and Tom met while attending Santa Clara University. They have been married for 33 years. She was most proud of Miles, age 23, who also received his undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University, and is currently enrolled in law school there.
In addition to her love of her family, Kathy was an animal lover. She loved dogs and horses. She competed nationally with her AQHA registered horses. In 2009, she was the Adequan Select Pleasure Driving Champion with her horse, “Sky’s Moon Pie”.
There has been an outpouring of support for her family from Kathy’s friends and fellow exhibitors in the horse industry, which demonstrates the impact she had on those who knew her. Kathy is survived by her husband Tom; and son Miles. She was a loving wife and mother who took pride in all of their accomplishments and provided them the best life possible.
A Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Clovis, on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Remembrances may be made to Kathy’s favorite charities, which included, Saint Anthony’s Guild; The Poverello House, in Fresno; and Lab Rescue.
Published in the Fresno Bee on Dec. 8, 2013
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First report–November 25, 2013–We are saddened to report that the much-loved AQHA exhibitor, Kathy Hunt was killed in an auto accident near Gallup, New Mexico on Saturday. Kathy and her husband Tom were returning home to Clovis, California from the AQHA World Show in Oklahoma City when they encountered bad weather and were unable to avoid a semi truck that had wrecked in the road.
Hunt was an avid Pleasure Driving exhibitor. She and her gray mare, Skys Moon Pie, were named the 2009 Select AQHA World Champion in Pleasure Driving.
Good friend and fellow California exhibitor, Christine Hocutt-Senteney was one of many friends who have left messages for Hunt on her facebook page.
Christine wrote Sunday, “I am at a loss for words. You are such a special person with the kindest heart and the best sense of humor. I will miss your emails and our chats and will certainly miss you at the shows. Heaven has just gained the sweetest angel. God must have needed you even though we weren’t ready for you to leave. I love you.”
Our condolences to Kathy’s family and friends.
Click here for a news story about the accident from KOAT.com
