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John Huddlestone M.D.

Tacoma, Washington

1944 - 2022 (Age 77)

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John Huddlestone, M.D. August 16, 1944 - July 26, 2022 Tacoma, Washington - John passed peacefully at his home on July 26th, 2022, at the age of 77 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, and to his last moments brought dedication and humor to life. He spent his last moments giving advice,...

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Dr. Huddlestone was a blessing to me and my family. He was my daughter Melissa Pitkanen Dr for many years starting at the age of 23 years old. He gave us answers when no one else could. He took very good care of her and got us answers very quickly. For that I will forever be thankful. RIP Dr. Huddlestone.

John was my doctor for my MS from the time I got diagnosed in 2012. He was an amazing person and is deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Dr Huddlestone was my Neurologist and I respected him for his faithful care for me. He ministered to me faithfully for 13 years. I moved to Idaho three years ago and had to sadly say goodbye. On our last day, I gave him a big hug, told him I loved him and thanked him for his continued and attentive care. I will never forget his wry sense of humor and our ability to connect on a personal level. I remember him as a wonderful Doctor and a gentle caring man. Bless you, Dr Huddlestone.

Dr.Huddlestone diagnosed me with MS in 1989, he was also my grandmothers doctor. He treated me for 30 years. Watched me go from being paralyzed to slipping down the hallway. My husband and I will forever be great full for all he did for me. The last few years a I always brought him halibut that I caught in Alaska. He was an amazing man. Our deepest sympathies. Krisy Hanson

Dr Huddlestone was an amazing MS doctor. He showed compassion along with true interest in his patients. This is a major loss to the MS community as well as to his friends and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for Dr Riley and his whole family.

I was a patient of Dr huddleston's for 30 years he was a wonderful man with a kind heart and a spirit that made you feel like everything was going to be okay. I was so impressed with his research and dedication to helping people I just can't imagine him being gone but he will always be with us God bless his family

I was referred to Dr. Huddleston and met with him only twice. But just that brief contact made me a fan. Aside from the diagnostic stuff, the most memorable thing he shared with me was that he had a much loved young granddaughter who he brought to his office in an effort to influence her career choice! I knew at that point l I had met an amazing man. Bless him for the legacy he left so many, especially his very fortunate granddaughter.

Someone just told me he died and I didn't believe them so I googled it and here I found his photo and obituary. He diagnosed me with MS about 8 years ago. Not even 3 months after my mom died of MS. He was my rock even battling cancer. When COVID happened and he retired I understood very well what that meant. I just pray that his family knows how much he meant to not only them, his friends and his coworkers but also his patients. I will miss his smile, his passion, and his knowledge amongst...

I am honored to have spent time on the tennis courts of TLTC hitting with John. I always felt enriched and encouraged during our conversations. Rest easy now my friend. Chris