Kimberly Harrick

Kimberly Ann Harrick died peacefully, surrounded by family, of pancreatic cancer on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the age of 51. She was born in St. Louis, MO on June 11, 1969 to parents Edward (predeceased in 2017) and Karen (Wimmer) Harrick. Kim was a devoted daughter to Ed and Karen, sister to Beth (Scott Hess) and Stephen, and aunt to Xander. She is survived by a loving extended family, treasured friends, and cherished godchildren and chosen nieces/nephews. An educator until the end, Kim showed all of us how to live and die with courage, grace, and love. Kim completed her early education at St. Boniface (1983) and EHS (1987) before earning her BS at SIUE and MAT and EdS advanced degrees at Webster University. Kim enjoyed a full and vibrant career committed to education. After teaching internationally during a stint in Saipan, Kim settled in the Rockwood School District. At Ridge Meadows she taught 2^nd grade where she was honored as Teacher of the Year (1996) and with the Districtwide ROSE Award (1999). In 2002 she traveled to Alaska when she was selected Teacher on the Trail for the Iditarod. She worked across the district for a few years in Instructional Technology before serving as Assistant Principal at Ridge Meadows and subsequently at Uthoff Valley where she ended her career. She was a frequent Rockwood summer school administrator, and she also taught online college courses at Webster University. Her students are her testament to a life well-lived. Kim lived life with gusto and embraced traveling and outdoors adventures throughout her life. She loved hiking and the outdoors, whether conquering Yosemite’s Half Dome, filling her spirit with MOBOT’s beauty, tramping in New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park, being awestruck at Olympic National Park and Hoh Rain Forest, experiencing Old Faithful or traversing Matanuska Glacier in AK. She also traveled to Hawaii, Canada, England, Finland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Sweden. Kim was a pillar of strength, courage and integrity who loved her people fiercely. Her mark in our hearts is indelible. Loyal to her abundance of friends and loved ones, she built us up with her limitless positivity, reminding us of our strengths and loving us unconditionally. Kim was grateful for life’s every small joy, and we will miss her robust laughter and generous hugs. To protect the health of those Kim loved, a private funeral will be held for immediate family by invitation only. For all others, the service will be videotaped for viewing, with plans to release it on Facebook. We plan to hold a vibrant celebration of Kim’s life when it is safe to gather in groups as large as her love welcomed. We ask for your understanding and grace as we navigate a balance between supporting one another and maintaining safety during these unprecedented and challenging times. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to https://CanterburyInc.org/, http://www.WashUCSC.org/, or a charity of your choice. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.  

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Weber & Rodney Funeral Home