Edward Richard "Dick" Huizenga

EDWARD RICHARD HUIZENGA "Dick"

Edward "Dick" Huizenga was born in Monterey, on December 2, 1931, and passed away in Fresno on Monday, December 13, 2004, at the age of 73. He attended Monterey Union High School, Monterey Peninsula College and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, majoring in architecture. He was inducted into the U.S. Army, served in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1954, at the rank of Sgt. 1st Class. In 1954, he married the love of his life, Ida Yeme. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. His lengthy career in the housing industry began in 1955, in the family's general contracting business. From 1961 through 1985, he was employed by FHA/HUD. Thereafter, he applied his expertise in the private industry, until 2004, when he retired. Dick was the recipient of numerous awards, includ- ing the Rodney Radom Award, and was inducted into the California Building industry Foundation Hall of Fame. Dick was an enthusiastic supporter of the housing industry and served on many committees. Dick never met a stranger, and if you were his friend, he loved you. Dick enjoyed playing golf, especially the Bing Crosby Pro-Am tournaments. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed snow skiing and horseback riding. He is survived by Ida, his loving wife of 50 years; his daughter, Cindy Ambrosini and her husband Richard; his sister, Lucy McGuire, all of Fresno; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Farewell Funeral Service on Thursday, December 16, 2004, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Private services will be held in Monterey. Remembrances may be made to California Building Industry Foundation, 1215 K St. #1201, Sacramento, CA 95814, or the Leukemia Society, 470 E. Herndon, Fresno, CA 93720. FAREWELL660 W. Locust (559)440-0484