Obituary of Katherine "Katie" Elizabeth Huckaby

Katherine Elizabeth Huckaby bounded into Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 21, 1982 to the delight of her parents, Sally and Jim Stansberry. The past weeks Katie has been enveloped in love and care by family and a multitude of exceptional friends. On March 31, 2019, after viewing a glorious Colorado Springs sunrise glinting off Pikes Peak, surrounded by family and dearest friends, Katie peacefully passed away.Katie enjoyed a dynamic childhood in Colorado Springs with her big sister, Jenny, and little brother, Joe. Often that trio were found exploring in Palmer Park and on family camping trips where Katie began her enthusiasm for all things bright and beautiful in nature. Katie discovered Alaska which immediately grabbed a hold of her heart. Her lifelong passion for pets began with her dog, Ref, and continued through the years with all her pet cats and dogs. Katie enjoyed family times, running, and basketball; playing basketball in college.Katie's son, Harlan, her joy of joys, was the center of her life! Harlan remembers the silly selfies they would take when visiting different places. She was driven to do her best for Harlan. Through her two year battle with ovarian cancer, Katie fought her hardest to guarantee time with Harlan.Katie is preceded in death by her mother, Sally; grandparents, Joe and Olive Zaruba; grandfather, Claude Stansberry; and her aunt, Teresa Byrd.Reliving their fondest, cherished memories of Katie are her super-powered son, Harlan; Harlan's father, Steven Huckaby; mother-in-law, Carla Thomas; sisters-in-law, Collyn Huckaby Duval and Corryn Leonard; father, Jim (Witzie) Stansberry; sister, Jennifer Stansberry; brother, Joe (Myriah) and nephew, David Stansberry; grandmother, Mary Stansberry; cousin, Darin Zaruba; and a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and an exceptionally loving and devoted cadre of close friends. Katie won us all over with her winsome smile and the best of her quirky ways!In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Katie's memory may be made to benefit Harlan through Ent Federal Credit Union, Harlan Huckaby Family Fund, 856016. Ent Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 15819, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80935-5819 or at ent.com.Celebration of Life, 3:00PM, April 3, 2019, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923. At a later date, Katie's cremated remains will be scattered with her mother on Burnside land near Cedar, Nebraska and on her beloved Mount McKinley.Katie's family is grateful and thankful for the many acts of love, kindness and support through this difficult time. Events Celebration of Life Wednesday, April 3, 2019 3:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611