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Violet Houghton Obituary
April 12, 1922 - Dec. 20, 2008
With great sadness we announce the passing of Violet Houghton, devoted wife for 71 years of Grover R. Houghton. Vi was born in Wilton, North Dakota, daughter of Karl and Ollie Nelson. She is fondly remembered by her two surviving sisters, Doris Williams and Lenora Albericci of Sacramento, California, also by her many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by two brothers Lee and Duney Collins, and sister Caroline Dolly Williams. Violet was devoted to her country in civilian service working with her three sisters on the P38 line at McClellan Army Depot during World War II. The four sisters were the subjects of a war poster "the four sisters," depicting the valuable service women were contributing to the war effort. After the war, Violet worked as Office Manager for several establishments in the Sacramento area, among a few are Bon Marche' and Robinsons (womens apparel), Cotting Enterprises (R.E. Development), and Cameron Pontiac. She passed away quietly at her residence in Placerville (Swansboro) CA.
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