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Edith Huffaker

Edith Huffaker

  • February 8, 2012
  • Maxwell, Iowa
  • Memorial contributions may be made to the Maxwell United Methodist Church or the Maxwell Historical Society in loving memory of Edith Huffaker.
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“I am so sorry to hear of Edith's passing. I was unable to vist her tha last time I was in Iowa. She and Harold were very special friends to us and...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Sharon Thompson Thornberry - OR

“My fondest memory was listening to all of the Huffaker women Laugh. It was such an infectious sound and always made me want to laugh with them. ...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Judi Milosevich - Henderson, NV

“What a great lady and a good friend to Iris and I for a lot of years. One special memory was a dinner at their home with George Cairns and Iris and...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Mark Kimberley

“Edith always had a smile on her face and would always say hello. Please remember all the good times you shared. She gave so much to the people of...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Janice Huggins - Shelbyville, KY

“Edith was a remarkable woman. It was always a delight to talk to her. She was full of interesting history. She'll be missed. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Carol & Steve Wilson - Milan, IL

“My deepest sympathy to you, Diane, and to your family. Your stories of your mother paint a picture of a strong, moral woman who faced the world with...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Barbara Brown

“I was so sorry to hear of Edith's passing today. I have such wonderful memories of the times I spent at the Huffaker home with Jeanne. Edith was...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Elaine Mohr - Maxwell, IA


Edith Huffaker, 92, of Maxwell passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at her home in Maxwell.

Edith was born October 9, 1919, in Des Moines to Floyd and Lina (Wickard) Carver. She graduated from Maxwell High School in 1937 and attended Iowa State University. Edith married Harold Huffaker on July 12, 1941. She was a homemaker and a member of the Maxwell United Methodist Church, the Maxwell Historical Society, Federated Women's Club and the Maxwell United Methodist Women. Edith enjoyed keeping a clean house, cooking and being with her family.

Edith is survived by her daughters, Diane Rusk of Toledo, OH, Barbara (Paul) Despres of Bradenton, FL, Jeanne (Robert) Pierce of Maxwell and Kathy Wood of Lewis Center, OH; her grandchildren, Chris Rusk, Romain Despres, Lisa (Steven) Glas, Carrie (Colin) King, Jennifer (Brandon) Lindley and Adam Wood; her seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold in 1984; her brother, Byron Carver; and her sister, Ruth Link.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012, at Bacon Funeral Home in Maxwell. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Maxwell United Methodist Church with Pastor Lanny Tuttle, officiating. Burial will follow in the Collins Evergreen Cemetery in Collins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Maxwell United Methodist Church or the Maxwell Historical Society.

Bacon Funeral Home in Maxwell is handling arrangements.