Velda Huff

Velda Huff, 87, of Halfway, Oregon died at her home with her daughter at her side on Saturday, March 27, 2026.  Per Velda's request there will not be a service. 

Velda Jean was born on June 2, 1938 in Pocatello, Idaho to Woodie and June (Closson) Bunch.  The family made their home in Huntington, Oregon for 10 years, and then moved to Halfway, Oregon in 1948. 

Velda met Norman Huff at a volleyball game.  They were married January 22,1955. They had one daughter, Rhonda.

When Rhonda started school, Velda went to work in Halfway working at the grocery stores.  She “loved the people.”

Velda enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, boating, motorcycles; anywhere with Norman and Rhonda in Jeeps, ceramics and bowling.

Memories of Velda include her favorite color red; summer and the smell of fresh mown hay; good times “with my family” bottle digging and camping; her first airplane flight with Sherry and Kathy “Loved it”; the poem “If I Knew” and the day “I turned my life over to Christ.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norm.

Velda is survived by her daughter Rhonda Huff of Halfway, 7 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Velda may do so to Halfway/Oxbow Ambulance Service through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com