Date Of Birth: March 8, 1943
Date Of Death: October 15, 2008
Stuart Arthur Huffman, Jr., 65, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2008 peacefully at his residence. He was born in Sturgis, Kentucky on March 8, 1943, the son of the late Stuart Arthur and Maggie Ruth (Godsey) Huffman. Stu served in the US Navy for over 20 years. He was a Machinery Repairman (MR3) and a Master Deep Sea Diver. He worked as an Engineer on board the USS Ranger and an instructor at Fleet Training Center San Diego. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO3).Stu was a machinist with United Airlines in San Francisco and Indianapolis for 18 years.He is a valued member of what was the start up team with Indianapolis Diversified Machining, and remained a continued source of help and information, mentoring newer personnel and running the daily operations of the machine shop.Stu’s friends and family will gather together at his home on Thursday October 23 from 4:30pm, onward. All who knew and loved him are encouraged to join in this memorial celebration of his life.Dearest Stu – we will love and miss you forever until we all meet again at The Rainbow Bridge. Shirley, Jessie and Chance. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shirley (McDonald) Huffman; son, Gary; granddaughters, Lacie, Ashlie, and Kelsie; two brothers, James (Patty) and Joe (Connie); three sisters, Linda (Robert) Goins, Mary (Ronald) Vargas, and Glenda (Robert) Elliott.
Darin and Paula Rhinehart says
We are so sorry for your loss. Stu and I worked together at IDM. He was always in a good mood and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.
Pat McKarski says
Stu, Anchors away shipmate , till we meet again .I will miss you.
Julia ClementVoigt says
Shirley, I am so sorry to hear of Stu’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Julia
Steve Micich says
Shirley, I felt a sense of loss when I heard of Stu’s death. My heart is truly saddened by his passing, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Steve and Diane Micich
Michael Schafer says
Stu was like a father to me for a longtime. He will be missed;
Betty Brookshear says
Stu was one of a kind and my life has been enriched by knowing him. He may be gone but will never be forgotten.
Guy Magana says
Stuart,
May God Bless you and keep you my friend. You will be sorely missed.
Tony Shevchenko says
Shirley,
I was so glad that I came and spent some time with Stu and friends last Saturday. I’m glad that Stu really enjoyed the singing and just having us there. I will miss him much but thats my selfish side because I know he is in a better place now. Please call if I can help with anything. 317-437-5951.
Tim says
Stu will always be in my heart. He was a good friend and I respect him very much.
George Barnes says
I consider it a privilege knowing Stu and I will miss him.
Brian Hodde says
My family and I send our deepest sympathies to Shirley and family. Stu was always a pleasure to work with. You could always count on him for a chuckle. He is, and always will be sorely missed at IDM. Good speed to a great man.
Elly DeLong says
My deepest sympathies and heartfelt sorrow go out to Shirley at this terrible time. You go on one breath at a time, and I know you will. I am keeping you daily in my prayers.
Elly
Butch Balcerak says
Stu had a commendable career and lived a life everyone could respect. An inspiration to everyone and always upbeat. May God be with him and his wife, Shirley.
Jim Bradford says
My heart and prayers go out to Shirley and the Huffman family.
Stu was a true pleasure to work with and one of the most fair and caring Supervisors I have ever met.
Stu did so much to help IDM get started and was part of the glue that held us together.
I will really miss Stu…. and so will everyone at IDM.
Jim Bradford
jason elliott says
i will always remember his smile and though in our later years we did not see much of each other he is and will always be my uncle stu..you have my prayers and love aunt shirley
William Voetsch says
Last saw Stu at Fry’s on the northside. He was always such a positive guy and always had a warm greeting and a smile for you. Besides just working together during the IMC years, we had the Navy in common. I did not think a lot about my Navy years – but being around Stu would always bring the memories back. He was very proud of his Navy career – as he should be. I had a lot of respect for Stu – such a great guy! He brought out the best in those around him. He’ll be sincerely missed…. Bill
Thomas Stockrahm says
Thanks for everything
DJ Oberlies says
Stu you will be missed by all you touched. R.I.P
Brian says
Stu will be greatly missed, he was an honest, great and caring supervisor. He genuinely cared about the the people as well as getting the part to the customer.
With deepest sympathy for Shirley and the Huffman family.
If you need anything please call on us.
Brian and Barbara O’Rourke
RONALD MOORE says
I WOULD SAY STU I HAVE NOTHING TO DO,
I’M STANDING GUARD AT THE LATHE MACHINE.HE WOULD SAY GO TO WORK, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO IN THE MACHINE SHOP. IN TIME OF NEED
OR SOMEONE YOU CAN COUNT ON, DEPEND
ON, IT MAYBE ABOUT WORK OR MAYBE PERSONAL,STU,STUART HUFFMAN SHALL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
RONALD MOORE says
I WOULD SAY STU I HAVE NOTHING TO DO,
I’M STANDING GUARD AT THE LATHE MACHINE.HE WOULD SAY GO TO WORK, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO IN THE MACHINE SHOP. IN TIME OF NEED
OR SOMEONE YOU CAN COUNT ON, DEPEND
ON, IT MAYBE ABOUT WORK OR MAYBE PERSONAL,STU,STUART HUFFMAN SHALL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
Jon Neible says
I didn’t get to know Stu as well as I would have liked to , but what I did get to he was a great man. I only got to worked with him for a few months.
Jon Neible
Charles Fancher says
I”m sorry for your loss, Stu was very good to me and I will miss him greatly.
jay miller says
Rick Eckert says
Francis Gould says
Gregory West says
A truley honest man that I will miss very much. May you be with Jesus forever.
Robert and Judi Ramey says
Shirley,
We are so sorry for the loss of Stu. May God be of great comfort to you and yours in this time of grief. We will be praying for you and will see you soon.
Judi and Robert Ramey
Marlane Jerry Baker says
Just want to let the family know how sorry we are about the death of Stuart. I was a close friend of Linda’s in High School and remember how close your family was. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jerry and Marlane Baker
Jeff Munn says
Stu always brought a smile to my face and some great conversation especially at BW3’s. We’ll miss you Stu, Jeff
Jim Boberg Family says
It has been a great privilege and even greater honor to know Stu, be able to work with Stu, and then later to be able to work for him. Stu was a good boss and a great friend. He is greatly missed… From the bottom of our hearts we express our deepest sympathies to Shirley and the Huffman Family. Jim, Liliana, Tiago Boberg
Juanita Hill says
Even tho we did not know Stu well, we know other members of the family. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Buzz and Juanita Hill
Kevin Hanson says
Please except our deepest sympathy for Shirley and the Huffman family. It was a great honor and privilege to have known and worked with Stu. He was a great man to bounce ideas off of, for advice, and knowledge. We also had plenty of laughs, once he translated what I saying. And of course he would bust me on being from up north. IGÇÖll miss you, GÇ£BUDDYGÇ¥!
Kevin, Donna, Jamie, Jody Hanson
Mary Vargas says
It is such a great loss for me. He will always be in my thoughts.
Phil Romano says
Theres not much I can say to express my feelings that every body else hasnt said, except Im going to miss him as a dear friend.
Sandy and Auri says
Shirley, Jessie, Chance & family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all.
Knowing Stu has enriched our lives immensely & will always be our reminder not to take life too seriously. He “is” a true friend & will live in our hearts forever.
Until we meet again buddy…Sandy & Auri
Robin Garrett says
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ROBIN GARRETT says
Nan and Vic Freeman says
“Shirley and Stu” has been one word since we met in 1976. USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16), Sardinia; Washington, D.C.; Hawaii; Florida. We were looking forward to having them as friends, neighbors and fishing buddies here on the First Coast. Stu is missed.
Stuart A Huffman says
I will always remember his laugh and hearing about his new gadgets/toys. He will truly be missed. My love and prayers are with Aunt Shirley and Gary Don.
James Patty Huffman says
To a brother who will be truly missed. After attending your Memorial, it reinforced what an exceptional person you were by the friends and company you surrounded yourself with. I am truly proud to have called you brother.
Julie Tourville says
Shirley – I know that no words can express your loss. Do remember that Stu is now with all your pups that have gone over the Rainbow bridge and is in a happy place with them. Time will help the pain. Love Julie
Kathie says
Shirley,
I know you feel very blessed to have been with such a great man for 36 years. We will all miss Stu as he was such a great part of our lives. Remember and talk about the wonderful times you had together. You know I believe God is good all the time – and that – All the time God is good. He is there with us all the time and especially in our sadest times.
Love you,
K.
Steve Nancy Gray says
Dearest Stu and Shirley…Steve & I will forever miss you. We cannot thank Stu enough for helping Steve get a job with IDM. While he was only there for 3 months it was great working with Stu and all the IDM family. What great people you introduced me to. Then after your passing I got to thinking I really need to get some tests done…I did and found I had cancer…but I caught it in time. What a blessing you are Stu. An Angel sent to me for so many reasons! Stu we met through our wives who work together also. I know you wanted to take us to the Mexican restaurant in Noblesville when you got better…well Nancy & I are going to take Shirley there and we will do so in your memory! Our friendship was all too short but our memories will be forever. Until we meet again Stu….
Love ya Stu and Shirley
Nancy and Steve Gray
Cesar Ganao says
My wife and children join me in presenting our deepest condolences to the Huffman’s. We will keep you in our prayers during these trying times and wih you great courage. God bless you all.
RICHARD SMITH says
I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH STUART AND HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF OUR FRIENDSHIP AT KILLEEN TX. HIS DADDY HAD A HOT 57 CHEVE THAT WE USED TO RACE WHEN WE COULD.HE WAS A GREAT GUY.MY CONDOLENCES.
RICHARD SMITH