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Michael Huddleston Memoriam

In Loving Memory of Michael James Huddleston who passed away on May 23, 2020.

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Published by The Seattle Times on May 23, 2021.

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Jeff DeVos

June 13, 2020

Very saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We worked together at the Metropolitan King County Council from 1994 - 1997. I was the IT guy for the Council, and Mike was very into technology and my mentor and friend. It was in my 20's at the time and Mike was my go-to for advice on projects, solving problems, and life in general. He had a great, dry sense of humor and incredible intellect. We had some great conversations after work over cocktails downtown. I remember for one birthday he took me to the upscale, historic Mayflower Park for lunch. I left King County for the high-tech private sector, but we kept in touch and I'd visit him at the King County courthouse on occasion when downtown. We last spoke a couple of years ago when I re-entered the public sector and he offered to be a reference. I will always remember him in his office, smiling while chewing an unlit cigar and offering me something from the stash of Little Debbie treats he kept in his desk. Sure wish we could have gotten together for another after work chat. RIP dear friend.

Susan Holman Prince

June 10, 2020

Mike played a significant role in my U of WA experience. he lived 2 floors below us with Ross Porter on the "Boys floor". He and Ross, my roommate Dee, and Dave's Kleitsch and Reeves, and Shun Takano were inseparable our freshman year. When my brother joined the dorm the following year, he was a close friend of his as well. My heart breaks that his life ended so soon. I am hopeful that someone will private message me and let me know if there are any services, and what caused his early death. Thank you.

Lynne Ridlon

June 7, 2020

Growing up with Mike was filled with adventures. Once, as curious youngsters, we stood on the sidewalk in front of our house and proceeded to walk in opposite directions just to see how far it took to lose sight of each other. High School brought shooting hoops in the driveway, our first jobs, introducing him to my friends and double dates. College, careers and geography created distance. Always an entrepreneur and problem solver, Mike made his mark. Farewell brother. Love, Lynne

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