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John Huffman December 11, 1932 - October 23, 2020

John W. Huffman passed on October 23, 2020 at the age of 87.
John was born on December 11, 1932 at home in Burns Oregon,  the son of Clinton & Helen (Solomon) Huffman.
John attended Albany High School, graduating in 1950.  He served in the United States Army from 9/11/1953 until his honorable Discharge on 9/9/1955. He then attended Oregon State from 1956-1960 earning his Bachelor of Science.
On September 24, 1960 he married Mary Patricia Redlin at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Portland  They had four children, Richard, Nancy, Stephen & David, 9 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Pat and siblings Clinton Huffman & Shirley Klug.
John’s career began at Lane County Health Dept. from 1960-1961, Coos County Health Dept. from 1961-1965, Oregon State Health Dept.  from 1965 until 1992.
John volunteered many hours as President of Oregon Assoc. of Sanitarians in 1966, State Plumbing Board from 1988-1992, Powell Valley Road Water Dist.  Commissioner & Officer 1993-2008, Adjunt Professor Clackamas Community College1984-2008, Cub Master & Asst. Scoutmaster for 10x years, President of Parish Council, Knights of Columbus, St .Vincent DePaul, Eucharistic Minister since 1976.
John’s interests were his family, hunting, fishing, golf, football and reading.
A viewing for John will be at St Joseph the Worker Catholic
Those who wish to view may do so at 10:00am on Friday, October 30th followed by a Rosary at 10:30 and Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00am at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, SE 148th & Division, Portland. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery with Honors.

Those who wish to view may do so at 10:00am on Friday, October 30th followed by a Rosary at 10:30 and Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00am at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, SE 148th & Division, Portland. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery with Honors.

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