Dr. Christopher Edward Hulett

Dr. Christopher Edward “DOC” Hulett 6/8/70-10/29/24 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Christopher Edward ‘Doc’ Hulett on October 29, 2024. Chris was full of life and love, always cracking jokes and making others laugh. His passion since an early age was to become a doctor. Doc Hulett loved being a small-town doctor serving his patients, and was always available to them, often stopping in Walmart or speaking with them on the phone after hours. He also had a profound respect for his fellow physicians and medical community, which he proudly served with. Chris was born on June 8, 1970, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Eldon Christopher and Kathryn Druscilla (Smith) Hulett. He was the third child behind his big sisters Cynthia and Renee and was the beloved boy! Growing up he was his father’s shadow. He loved riding along with him as he worked throughout western Kansas, going to breakfast on Sunday mornings with his dad, and playing out the adventures of a young Indian boy in the stories his father would tell. He loved to tease his big sisters and could often be found on some misadventure with Renee to tease Cyndy. Chris graduated from Chillicothe High School and went on to North Central Missouri College and then to Missouri Western University. He attended medical school at the UMKC School of Medicine and completed his residency in Kirksville, MO before taking over Dr. Roger Fraser’s private practice. He subsequently joined Headrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, MO. As an adult, Chirs spent countless hours alongside his dad, Lori and brother-in-law Forest working on his home…and on his tractor mowing the lawn. In the past few years, he enjoyed spending time with and, much to Lori’s dismay, spoiling Max and Mazy, his beloved Saint Bernard’s. After 11 years together he married Lori (Durnil) Spainhour in 2013. With Lori’s encouragement, she got Chris to travel to more places other than Lowe’s, such as Illinois, the Ozarks, and even southern California. Some of the things he enjoyed best were fishing trips with his family and spending time with friends in his garage. Together he and Lori had a combined family of five children: Derek Hulett, Ada Mandala, Kailey Hulett, Triston Spainhour, and Kevin Spainhour. Chris is survived by his wife Lori; children Derek, Ada, Kailey, Triston and Kevin; his mother Kathryn Hulett; sisters Cynthia Lenk and Renee Hulett; brothers-in-law Forest Durnil, Duane Hall, and Howard Green; sister’s in-law Dorrie Willis, Donna Miles, Carmelia Bannan, Doris Jennings; several nieces and nephews, including Caleb Durnil, Jericho, Emily, and Danette Lenk, Elizabeth, Ethan, Eli, Evan, and Ellie Hulett. Survivors also include his grandchildren Thatcher, Ryan and Atlas Andreae and Ari Mandala. Extended family include his aunts Rachael (Bob) Farr, Delilah (Hulett) Scull, Jean (Terry) McComb; and several cousins, including Robert (Bobby Gene) Farr, and Alisha (Hulett) Fisher; multiple friends…and not to be forgotten his beloved Saint Bernard’s Max and Mazy. He was preceded in death by his father Eldon Hulett; his father-in-law Howard and mother-in-law Dollie (Green) Durnil; his grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held November 16, 2024, from 5 – 8 PM at Rafter C, 5550 Liv 408, Mooresville, MO. It will be a potluck dinner, playing Chris’s music and telling stories of his life. Chris, until that glorious day when we see you again as you wake up in your father’s arms, in your Father’s house, we will love you, miss you, and hold you in our hearts now and forever.

Dr. Christopher Edward Hulett

June 8, 1970 - October 29, 2024