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Dennis Huffaker Obituary

Huffaker, Dennis Grant
61, of Mesa, AZ passed away on April 8, 2011. Born and lived most of his life in Mesa, Arizona and in Utah. Graduated from Mesa High School. He played basketball at Mesa High. Never met a person he didn't like, loved little children, had an infectious passion for life and a vibrant, independent ( I can do anything) personality. We will all miss Dennis but know that he is walking, running, jumping and enjoying all his passed loved ones. Dennis is survived by his parents Grant B. Huffaker and Velma Cooley Huffaker, four sisters Kaylene Karren (Clead), Dianne Brown (Mike), Charlyn Skousen (Kay), and Tina Marie Jessee (Lyle). Services will be held on Friday April 15, 2011 at 10:00 am, viewing from 9:00 am at the Red Mt. Ward Building 6655 E. Preston in Mesa, AZ. A Viewing Thursday April 14th from 6 to 8 pm at Meldrum Mortuary 52 N. MacDonald, Mesa, AZ will also be held.
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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 13, 2011.

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Joann Stubbs Bauer

September 28, 2024

I remember when I took Dennis to see the Oakridge Boys at the U of U. He was so excited and had such a wonderful time.

Debby Millet Nelson

April 14, 2011

Dennis - you are part of my best childhood memories. We had such fun when we were kids, roaming all over the neighborhood on our bikes. Until we meet agin, my dear friend.

April 13, 2011

Dennis ~ I have thought of you fondly and frequently over the years and will always remember our short and sweet romance before I moved to California after our Sophomore year. With loving memories, June Covington (Chico, CA)

Karlene Karren

April 13, 2011

"you will always be remembered as a Wonderful Uncle and a talented leather craft's men!"

Karlene Karren

April 13, 2011

"you will always be remembered as a Wonderful Uncle and a talented leather craft's man!"

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