Curtis Huntzinger

Curtis was born on August 2, 1951 in Farmington, New Mexico to Ralph and Cecile Huntzinger. He was the 5th of 7 children. He graduated from Hayward High School in California, and then attended Brigham Young University. He and his wife, Ruth, first met at a family wedding reception, when they were 16 years old. They got reacquainted years later when they were in the same ward at BYU, after Ruth was widowed, with a daughter. He and Ruth were married in July 1977. His greatest joy in life was his wife.
Growing up Curtis developed a love for nature. He studied birds extensively. He loved fishing and hunting. He had a thirst for knowledge. He loved reading his older siblings' school books as well as the family's set of encyclopedias. He learned many skills from his dad which served him his whole life. He enjoyed working hard on projects of every kind, plumbing, electrical, welding, and woodworking to name a few. Woodworking was his profession and favorite.
One man's trash is another man's treasure, and Curtis enjoyed finding items that needed some tender loving care. He repaired them and found them a new home. Even Ukrainian refugees were benefactors of his skills.
He strived to be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a 2 year mission in England. He served as the Bishop of a Mid-Singles Ward. In spite of having many health issues his entire life, he didn't complain, and was happy to serve wherever called. He loved talking to people and he made everyone feel special. He memorized the children's names in his ward and brought them little gifts that he had stashed in his suit pockets.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Ruth, children Audrey (Scott) Nally and Nathan (Erin) Huntzinger and 1 grandchild, his siblings Linda Huntzinger Calhoun, LaVar (Judy), Tammy (Ron) Layton, Terry (Dan) Webb, Brad (Kendal), Brett (Rowena).
He passed peacefully with his family by his side on September 12, 2022 at 71 years of age.
Funeral services will be held September 16, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Foothills Ward Chapel, 2955 E Frye Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85048. Interment will be at City of Mesa Cemetery. The services will be broadcast via Zoom. Please use the attached link https://zoom.us/j/91709190922