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David Huffman Obituary

HUFFMAN David R. Huffman, age 55, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010 after a valiant battle with leukemia. Dave was born on November 7, 1954 in Findlay, Ohio. He is the son of Richard and Margaret (Folk) Huffman. Dave was a graduate of Findlay High School, where he excelled in music and sports, especially cross country. He went on to receive his BA in English and his BS in Pharmacy from The Ohio State University. He was employed with Medco as a pharmacist. Dave enjoyed gardening, fishing and cars. He was the cornerstone of his loving family as well as the stabilizing influence for everyone he touched. Dave will always be remembered as a wordsmith, a compassionate lover of life and a true "gentle" man. He is survived by Virginia, his loving wife of 31 years; his beloved children, Alex and Amanda (fiance, Tom Russ); his adored grandson, Conrad; his parents, Richard and Margaret; his brother, Steve (Bev) Huffman; sisters, Jane (Eric) VanRenterghem and Kathy (Bill) Conine; along with nieces and nephews, Andrea, Craig, Brynn, Jordan, Kevin, Meryn, Angie, Josh, Mark and Briana. He will be sadly missed by sisters-in-law, Peggy and Gabrielle; as well as mother-in-law, Ann. Visitiation will be Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. Funeral service will be Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. at North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Internment will follow at Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made in Dave's memory to the Leukemia And Lymphoma Society Of America, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 and to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38195-1942. Dave's family would like to thank Dr. Scott Blair, nurses and staff on 7 North at Riverside Methodist Hospital for their care and compassion. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to view Dave's Life Tribute and extend condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 4, 2010.

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Nan Rinehart

May 10, 2010

I worked with Dave at Medco for many years and so enjoyed his sense of humor and genuine kindness. His perspective and compassion were traits I admired and tried to incorporate in not only my practice of pharmacy but in my personal life as well. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives Dave touched.

Lisa Lustgarten

May 4, 2010

Dear Virginia and family,
I can only imagine the sadness you feel at this time.I hope knowing how much your husband was loved and admired will somehow bring some comfort to your hearts. He will be missed,but will always be looking down from heaven and remain in your hearts. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Janelle Grubbs

May 4, 2010

Dave also know has "Huff-Daddy" at medco loved to joke with Dave Kromalic. I will always remember both of them cracking up making jokes between taking calls at work. Dave's sense of humor made the long work hours at medco enjoyable. His presence at medco will be missed.

Sarah Persinger

May 4, 2010

Dave was warm and witty and he had a great perspective on life. I enjoyed working with him and counted him as a friend. His strength while he was sick and his love for his family are an inspiration and I will miss him.

Jeff Hothem

May 4, 2010

Dave was a great friend who was devoted to his family. I really enjoyed his sense of humor. He had a way of keeping everything in perspective and I admired that about him. I will miss Dave terribly but I am truly blessed to have known him.

Andrea Hazen

May 4, 2010

God bless you and keep you, Dave! Your smile and genuine kindness will be missed immensely! Thoughts and prayers to your family in this difficult time!

Jonah Wysong

May 4, 2010

What can I say about Dave. First of all, he loved his family. He made it a point to only use half of his lunch time to eat and socialize, because the other half he was on the phone with his wife ... every day. It was obvious he loved her very much. He spoke often, and with much affection, about his children and his grandson. Dave also loved life. My fondest memories of Dave were the days that he and Jim Mears would crack jokes back and forth. He loved to cut up. Dave was a man who respected others and their views even if they didn't agree with his own. He got along with everybody. He will be truly missed here at Medco. He inspired many of us with his positive attitude as he battled the cancer. I really enjoyed getting to know him.

Jonah Wysong, co-worker

Mark Crowe

May 4, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave was truly a great man who always had a way of knowing just the right thing to say and was willing to help and listen to anyone who needed him. I will always remember his great sense of humor, hearty laugh and the way he kept life and work in perspective. He was a great family man who talked about his family constantly. We will all miss him.
In Sympathy
Mark and Angie Crowe and Family

Dave Kromalic

May 4, 2010

Dave was one of my few really good friends. i worked with him at Medco for many years. He was one of the reasons coming to work was bearable. We always laughed together, talked about sports, and most importantly muscle cars(shelby GT). But, what he talked about most was his wonderful wife Virginia, his kids, and grandchild. He loved his family dearly. We will all miss him terribly. From your good friend and co-worker, Dave Kromalic

Yvonne Herring

May 4, 2010

Virginia and family,
The obituary is such a lovely tribute to a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. My heart is saddened that I won't be able to see his smile at work. I pray that God lifts your heavy hearts at this time and provides you with comfort that Dave is no longer enduring his illness and is using his musical talents in Heaven.
Love,
Yvonne

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