Laverne Hufford

LaVerne "Vern" Hufford
March 20, 1941-April 26, 2013
LaVerne "Vern" Hufford, 72, of Farmington, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Farmington. He was born March 20, 1941 in Joliet, Illinois to Norman and Jessie Woodward-Hufford. Vern met Margaret Crank in Chicago, Illinois and they were married September 10, 1966. Vern moved to Farmington from Joliet, Illinois in 1977. He attended Joliet Schools. He was a loving and devoted family man, quiet and gentle in spirit, which will be missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed spending time with his many grandchildren, playing guitar, listening to music and watching movies. Vern held various jobs in this area, retiring from Animas Valley Mall. Vern was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Shiloe Hufford. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Hufford; sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Hufford, Michael Hufford (Pam Hazelit) and Anthony (Mariam) Hufford; daughters, Debbie (Stephen) White, Denise (Robert) Turner and Nannabah Hufford (Tyson Randall); 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5561 College Blvd. in Farmington. A reception will follow at the Hufford residence, 2011 Troy King Road Sp. 370 in Farmington. Memorial donations can be made to LaVerne Hufford at Citizen's Bank. Vern's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com