In memory and everlasting love; our beloved Kim Hunter

Born in September 1960, Sarasota county Florida during Hurricane Donna to Jerry and Faye Steerman. Kim often joked and reminded me that she inherited the energy from being born during that storm.

Kim enjoyed stories and songs with her Father Jerry – including rides along the beach on the handlebars of a motorcycle guided by her Father. In those days – excessive worry about skinned knees and helmets faded into the bliss of joyful play time with a loved one.

Kim was fortunate to be able to spend several years with her Grandmother Evelynn who had a profound impact on shaping Kim’s character with regard to love for God, family, neighbors and making sure her home was a warm, safe and welcoming place.

Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1983, Kim went to Parris Island for recruit training, then followed on to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms California. Kim tested with very high aptitude for arithmetic reasoning, electronics aptitude and spatial perception.

Her MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) was ground radio repair. After formal school she was assigned to the unit where she met her husband Ken Hunter.

Kim and Ken enjoyed runs in the desert, walks in Joshua Tree National Monument and shooting out in the desert. Kim often enjoyed telling the story where she and Ken were out shooting on one occasion where Ken asked her to shoot the leg of an old chair some distance away with her .22 Rifle. She shot it, hit it, the leg shook, Ken asked her to shoot it again. The leg shook again, Ken immediately proposed marriage. Ken and Kim were both moonstruck in-love by that time.
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Kim went on to serve with distinction and earned the rank of Sergeant – while attending school at night at Chapman College to earn a Bachelor of Science degree. Kim’s beloved daughter Brittney was born in December 1984.

Kim got out of the Marines for a very short period of time (early 1987) and pursued a career as a Mortgage banker. Note the letters of her company: United Security Mortgage Company (USMC) – interesting ey?
Kim came home one evening and told Ken that she’d like to become a Marine officer. Ken agreed, Kim was off on the 2nd leg of her Marine Corps Career as a commissioned officer. After a grueling 10 weeks at Officer Candidate School, She received her commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in December 1987.

Kim went on to serve with distinction, winning the respect of all those junior and senior to her. Kim’s billets include: Communications Officer, Signal Intelligence Officer, and Legal Adjutant. Kim retired at the rank of Major from the Marines in January 2004 with just over 20 years of service.

Kim transitioned well into the professional world as a civilian employee. She again served with distinction, continuing her professional and academic education. She earned the Project Management Professional certification, along with a Master of Science Degree from George Mason University. Kim worked for some time on a PhD from Capella University. Kim’s posts include Senior Project Management, Federal billets, and as a Professor at Defense acquisition university. At the time of her passing, Kim was employed with Ernst & Young, supporting the FAA, one of the many high points in her career.

Kim enjoyed being outdoors taking care of her family’s 5.5 acre farm. She spent lots of time in the garden, grooming her yard, walking and talking with Ken, and learning about and growing herbs and dried flowers. Kim was very fond of animals and went the extra mile to always show kindness to God’s creatures around us. She enjoyed many hours grooming and being in the saddle of her horses. She spent quality time practicing horsemanship with her beloved friend/neighbor and sister in Christ - Sandy Arnold.

Kim and Ken would occasionally sit down at her PC and iTunes and have what they called a “music date”, where they’d look up music from their past, movies, or probe other areas of music on the current charts. They have quite a playlist of music from all their years together. One of the ways Kim made use of her time during long commutes – was to listen to audio books that talked about history, learning, as well as the classics. Those that spoke with Kim would note that she was always able to quote “someone said from somewhere....” That was her secret.
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Kim’s battle with Ovarian Cancer began in Feb 2013, with diagnosis and follow-on treatment. Kim was able (with prayer and strength from the Lord) to continue working professionally, go on several vacations and enjoy time with her family and friends.

Kim still managed to do what I would call a pretty effective “bedside Ministry” in her last several weeks of life. Many beloved friends and family came by to visit. This was very good medicine for Kim and in turn – Kim was able to touch their hearts in profound ways.

Kim’s ascension to Glory happened on 25 December. Her husband Ken and her Sister Debra were holding her hands and had just finished reading a beautiful Vidui prayer over her when she ascended.
Our Beloved Kim is survived by many members of beloved friends and family.

Her Husband: Ken Hunter
Her Daughter: Brittney Hunter
Her Grandson: DaVi Hunter-Riegner
Her Father: Jerry Steerman, Sr.
Her Brother: Jerry Steerman, Jr. (Jay)
Her Brother: Daniel Steerman
Her Sister: Debra Davidson

Our Beloved Kim now rests in the arms of the Great “I AM”, the Eternal Heavenly Father, Amen.
A service for Kimberly will be held at the St. Thomas Methodist Church 8899 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 20110 at 10:30am with Rev. David Forrest officiating.

Interment will be held in Quantico National Cemetery at 1:00pm

A reception will at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant 3987 Jefferson Davis Hwy Stafford, VA 22554 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Please sign the guest book at www.bakerpostfh.com.

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