
Celebrating the Life of
April 2, 1965 — May 8, 2023
Laura Marie Huddleston, age 58, tragically passed away on the evening of May 8th, 2023 at her home in Ouray, Colorado with her loving family by her side.
Laura was born on April 2nd, 1965 in Montrose, Colorado, the oldest of three daughters to parents Jerry Wakefield and Janet Williams. She grew up on the Western Slope of Colorado, between Montrose and Ouray, as well as in Oregon and Arizona.
She met the love of her life, Clint Huddleston in 1985 in Springdale, Arkansas, and they were married in Ridgway, Colorado on July 3rd, 1991. Together they had three children, David, Crystal and Marissa.
Laura loved everything that involved the outdoors, she could often be found on the banks of the Uncompahgre river searching for rocks and minerals. Many things brought her joy; camping with family, going to the Ridgway Reservoir, playing (and usually winning) the game show Jeopardy with family and friends, and hosting the best Fourth of July celebration in town. She loved her home state of Colorado and all of its sports teams, especially the Denver Broncos. She will be remembered as a kind, colorful, and joyous fixture of the Ouray community, as well as a loving wife, mother, daughter, grammy, sister, aunt and friend.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Clint Huddleston; children, David Huddleston, Crystal Brackman, and Marissa Huddleston; granddaughters, Avery and Abby Brackman; mother, Janet Bush; sisters, Nonie and Neysa Wakefield; nieces and nephews, Christopher Wakefield, Valrie and Kyle Blansett, and Jason Crow.
The family has organized a Celebration of Life gathering for Laura on Saturday, June 3rd, at 11:00 am, at Fellin Park in Ouray, Colorado.

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Mountain Time
Elks Lodge, 421 Main St, Ouray, CO 81427
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We were in the same graduating class. Laura always was the kindest funny person in our class. We shared a weird sense of humor that helped the day go by. Especially in Mrs. Smyth's class. Weirdly she is the only person outside some of my family members who I allowed them to call me Pammy.From her it seemed completly natural because she said it in a way that was warm and loving. I dont know but that is how I perceived it. All through the years when I would see her from time to time it never bothered me. All I know Is that I will miss her and want to express my deepest condolences to her family because she was a deeply caring mom,grandmother,aunt sister and daughter and friend. Hugs to her family and prayers for comfort.
Laura was a very very dear friend to me. I met Laura Shortly after the family moved to Ouray in the '70s and she and I were great friends. From the day we met she was always one to make me laugh and we shared great memories and great stories and she will always be in my heart and will be so sorely missed. There is a void in this world now where she once stood. Clint, David, Marissa, Crystal, Mason, and Noni and all of your children. My heart is with you all and I will see you all on June 3rd
I love you all
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