George Huser

The Reverend Dr. George Thomas (Tom) Huser died August 13th. He was 81 years old.\r\n\r\nTom was born to George Thomas Huser and Theresa Marie Poole Huser October 15, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school in 1955.\r\n\r\nTom graduated from Austin College in 1959. He graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1962, where, in 1990, he received the Doctor of Ministry degree.\r\n\r\nTom served several Presbyterian churches across Texas. For his service to the Church, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Alumnae Association of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.\r\n\r\nFor his service to Presbyterian Pan American School in Kingsville, Texas, he was made an honorary member of the Alumnae Association.\r\n\r\nTom was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Dorothy Ava Huser Jensen.\r\n\r\nTom is survived by his wife Shirley, to whom he was married 60 years. He is also survived by two sons: Stephen Thomas Huser and John Alan Huser, and their spouses Shawnna Lynn Huser and Shea Bess Huser. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Brett Amanda Huser, Sam Austin Spivey, Jacob Thomas Huser, Grant Thomas Huser and Christopher John Huser.\r\n\r\nShirley was the love of his life, but Tom also loved his family with a deep and abiding love. Tom loved family time, and he was an enthusiast supporter for his grandchildren's academic and athletic endeavors. He was very proud of his family.\r\n\r\nTom loved people, and he delighted in helping people.\r\n\r\nTom was a natural to serve as an interviewer for Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM). He served for six years.\r\n\r\nAs a pastor, Tom thrived on evangelism. He loved bringing new people into the Church. He was also a builder, and he guided 5 Church building programs.\r\n\r\nLater in his Ministry, Tom loved troubled Churches and worked to bring them back to good health. He believed the Church, like people, has a will to wellness, and he saw several Churches return to good health. Tom loved Ministry, whether for a Church or one person at a time. \r\n\r\nHe was grateful for every opportunity to help, and for Tom it was his way of celebrating his relationship with God and his love for life.\r\n\r\nTom appreciated all of his doctors and nurses in Kerrville.\r\n\r\nMemorial services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2019 in the new sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Rob Lohmeyer.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, please make gifts to CAM (Christian Assistance Ministry) or the First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville.\r\n