Dr. David Gordon HUFF

1946 - 2021

HUFF, Dr. David Gordon April 21, 1946 - August 29, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and brother, David, peacefully, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. David Huff was born to Gordon and Mildred Huff (nee Beattie) April 21, 1946, in Brantford, Ontario, and was the oldest brother to Peter and Richard. David graduated from Lorne Park Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario in 1964 and subsequently attended the University of Guelph, in the Veterinary Sciences program, graduating in 1969 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. While at the University of Guelph, David was a member of the swim team, competing in long distance swimming events. While attending University of Guelph, he met and married his Wife of 50 years, Barbara (nee Gray). Following a brief stint at his uncle's veterinary hospital in Brantford, Ontario, David and Barbara moved to Vancouver to open a veterinary hospital in partnership with a former classmate. It was in Vancouver where their two sons, Chris and Craig were born. David opened a number of veterinary hospitals in the Vancouver area before establishing Huff Animal Hospital in Tsawasssen, where he practiced for more than 30 years. His practice treated all pets and eventually even exotic animals. He and Barbara were well-respected members of the community. In 1984, David and Barbara moved to their dream home on the beach at Boundary Bay. In addition to his practice, David joined the Vancouver Aquarium in the early 1980's and ultimately became the primary consulting veterinarian. He worked there for more than 30 years. David also participated in the cleanup and care of animals harmed by the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska in 1988, as well as the rescue of Springer, a northern resident killer whale. David also led the Aquarium's rescue and rehabilitation program for marine mammals. In his spare time, David was an avid runner, completing a marathon and also loved to road bike, often going on long rides with his friends. David was well-liked and respected by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Society of British Columbia or the Michael J Fox Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040