“On May 4, 2019 over 200 family, friends, and colleagues gathered to remember Kay Hansen Littler, who had died on April 11 of complications of melanoma. Kay had recently retired from the University of North Texas, Department of Physics after 17 years of service.
“She left the teaching faculty as a highly valued and sought-after instructor who exerted a powerful influence on the future of science education as a model and a teacher of future teachers. She, in her kind and cheerful way, shared a faith founded on an appreciation of God’s beautiful creation, declaring that she was a Christ follower not in spite of being a scientist but because she was a scientist.
“Every contemplation of the physical universe was a “catalyst for curiosity and a springboard to worship” she reported. In the years since 2008 she had demonstrated great courage and peace in the face of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), traits that grew directly from her reliance on her faith in God. She was a constant supporter and encourager of fellow believers in the university and community through participation in Faculty Commons events and personal mentoring.
“She is survived by her husband of 38 years Chris Littler (UNT physics), three grown daughters, and their families including six grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all in the community as her positive influence continues to ripple through the lives of the thousands of people she touched and taught.”