Keith Huffaker

In Memory of Harry Keith Huffaker husband, father, grandfather, teacher, counselor friend & friend to animals: Dad passed away following a long illness on May 21, 2021.
In this brief life we open our hearts to love and happiness giving our whole soul to hope; sending love out to find its kindred spirits--its soulmates. We have shared this moment, this life, your last breath Dad...and in the endless silence of your passing and those places where we can no longer speak: you will be missed.
Keith was born April 21, 1944 to his loving and devoted parents Dorothy Irene Goodge and John Arnold Huffaker.
As a boy, he had fun riding his black horse Tarzan in Colorado on their farm. He graduated from Davis high school in 1962
He served in the United States Airforce and was a Veteran.
He enjoyed teaching electronics at Weber State, the Salt Lake Community College, and Snow College.
He married Elza Burton on April 26, 1978. He was later sealed to his sweetheart for time and all eternity in the LDS Provo temple.
His last words to family and friends were: "Tell everybody thanks for everything. I am going to miss everyone. I love you all." He expressed his love for Yoku and Tofu--his two dogs. He wanted everyone to know that he had his short comings, and if he offended or hurt anyone, he is sorry.
Keith is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He held many callings and enjoyed his time serving with his wife, Elza, in the Ogden temple.
He enjoyed teaching electronics, painting, science, and cryptozoolog. He was talented in the arts, and enjoyed spending time with friends and loved ones.
He had many who loved and appreciated him.
He had a large family including a daughter, adopted children, and step children which gave him 10 children, 35 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.
He passed away surrounded by family.
He requested to have no funeral services. We are honoring his wishes and will not have a service.
We will have a memorial celebration of life on Wednesday May 26 from 3-6 pm at the Med at 420 E 3300 S SLC UT He is memorialized with his dearly loved wife Elza Burton Huffaker at the Lakeview Cemetery, near the beautiful Bountiful temple.
He was proceeded in death by: his parents Dorothy and John Huffaker, his sisters Dorothy Jean Huffaker, and Tari Darlington (Ella Irene Huffaker), His brother James Kenneth Huffaker, His devoted daughter Jean Marie Canepari His wife and sweetheart Elza Burton Huffaker
He is survived by his children(Carrie Wiberg) Husband: Alan R. Wiberg Their Children: Melissa, Jay, Shelley, Nathan, Megan (Cindy Jensen) Husband: David Jensen Their childen Jacey, Ryan, Bryce, Skyler, Chelsey, Ashley, Mickayla, Cassidy (Jean Canepari) Deceased Husband: Lance Canepari Their Children: Symber, Ashton, Luke, Crystal, River (Wendy Barker) Her children: Hanna, Fatima, Ali (Edith Barker) Her Horse Thunder Burr (David Barker) Partner: Julio Morales (D. Tiriaq Taylor) Wife: M. Staci Taylor (Carla Barker)(Tina Marie Preece)Husband: Ryan Keith Preece. Their Children: Tynan Ryan, Paige Taylor, Kellen McDaniel (Nicole Jennifer Huffaker Nelson) Husband: Robert Lee Nelson II. Their Children: Amaleea, Makenna, Briella, Anna, Caroline, Abigail, and Connor