Opal Huber

Opal Huber passed away in Austin, TX on September 13, 2008. She was born in Gainesville. TX on April 25, 1918 to Lucas and Beulah Tanner and was one of six children. Opal moved to Sparks, Nevada in 1947. She married Charles Harry Huber and remained in Nevada until 1972. She then moved with her family to Yuba City, California when her husband began a new career in the cement business. Thereafter, Harry's job took the family to LaSalle, Illinois and they moved to Austin where he was Vice-President of Texas Cement in Buda, Texas. They retired in Reno, Nevada in 1993. Opal's main focus was always her family which consisted of five children. She loved spending time with her family and in her younger years enjoyed camping, boating and spending time at the lake. She had many hobbies including sewing, quilting, cooking, and traveling. She always enjoyed spending time with her friends and playing bridge. Opal and Harry traveled extensively, cruising and making several trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico and Europe. They also made frequent visits to their children who lived in various states. Opal's focus changed to grandchildren and great grandchildren in her later years. Every one of them became her "pride and joy". She taught them all the things she had taught her children beginning with nursery rhymes, Mother Goose stories, songs and the like. Of course, those teachings will be passed down through her family. Opal was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Harry; her young son, Charles H. "Nicky" Huber; her grandson, Gregory Owen Shelly. She is survived by her daughters, Sharyn Zundel (David) of Reno, Nevada, Beverly Shelly (Casey), of Austin, Texas, Pamela Reeder (Tom) of Medina, Ohio; her son, Jess Dean Huber of Austin; her grandchildren, Trent Zundel, Gary Shelly, Tommy Reeder, Tyler Reeder, Troy Reeder, Wendy Buxton; and twelve great- grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 26, 2008 at Live Oak Cemetery, Manchaca, Texas. At Opal's request, in lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.