Jan Huffaker Memorial Page

	Jan Huffaker's time with us was way too short. I only was introduced to her in 2005 when I joined NAPgA. Just 4 short years later we were essentially saying good-bye to her at our yearly Rendezvous in the South Warner Wilderness. Thomas Paine famously said that, "These are the times that try men's souls..." and I am afraid that her passing is trying mine. That one so young and full of vibrant life should be called home so soon is inexplicable. But called she was and although she resisted as much as she was able, the destroyer cancer prevailed in the end. It would be a terrible mistake to not note here that when it was obvious that she was nearing the end of her time here on earth, Vicky Jordan gave Jan the trip of her dreams, and allowed her to see places that she had wanted to visit but had never been able to. NAPgA salutes and gives a heartfelt thanks to Vicky for her kindness and consideration to Jan at the end of her life. Blessings Jan... our existence is poorer to not have you in it. Larry Robinson
		Buster, Lucifer, Jan & Cocoa above Timerline in Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado 2008 Jan wearing her brother's team's racing shirt during a trail snack break On the way into the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado 2006 George leaps that scary creek! As Jan noted one time, "God forbid that he might get his feet wet! Vicky & Jan arrive at one of Jan's dream spots! Crater Lake, OR, 2009 Painted Cliffs in the Weminuche Wilderness, 2006 Planning the route for the Service Project Jan "kanoodling" Hercules & Lucifer Jan was awed by the Oregon Coast, 2009 Jan hiked part way in on the trail for the Service Project at this summer's Rendy. Cooling the tired feet! Jan & Vicky celebrated the completion of Jan's chemo in July 2007. We thought the worst was over... Jan was her brother's "pit crew" at his car races in Colorado. Dylan Jordan wants to drive! Jan's ranch on the plains of eastern Colorado. Jan lived simply, doing her chores with pleasure and making goat-milk soap with love. Dylan Jordan feeds one of the many kids Jan raised annually while cousin Zach looks on. The "old goats" take a break, while the young ones wonder what's up! 2006 Jan & George... best friends forever. Jan cleans the board in a match against Forrest Jordan. Cocoa in the background. "Which fork do I take, Mom?" Lucifer, George, & Cocoa. 2008 Weminuche Wilderness, 2006
									My heartfelt thoughts to all you who knew Jan. I bought two goats from her about 4 years ago, and they are the sweetest, gentle giants, reflecting what a warm upbringing they must have had with Jan. She must have been a dear, dear friend to all of you. Jewel Dirks
			Waterfall above camp. NAPgA Rendezvous, CA, 2009. One of Jan's good days Jan was bent on hiking to the bottom of Crater Lake trail and taking the boat tour. The hike back out was definitely one step at a time, but she made it over a mile "straight up" out of the caldera. That girl had willpower. She only lived 3 months after this photo. Before the 2009 Rendezvous, Jan had an emergency surgery. She told the doctor, "I'm going to California in June. Patch me up enough to make it, because I'm going." He did, and she did! Jan had never touched an ocean before this summer. this is her first dip ever! Oregon, 2009 At peace on a "bad day." Vicky, the science teacher, had a BLAST showing Jan the tide pools! Saying prayers in the Redwood Cathedral Jan had Roger for over 14 years, and she got him when he was 4! Roger died a week before Jan did. Cosmo likes to lead! Jan's goats packed the whole Jordan family on summer outings for years. Now, the Jordan's have found a way to keep a few of Jan's goats in the family, thanks to a co-op with other families in the area. Cosmo & Jan enjoy the view in the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado. 2008 "C'mon goats! If I can get my feet wet, so can you!"