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Raymond Houk Obituary
Raymond E., DVM of Fairfield Township passed away Monday March 26, 2012 in his home. He was born August 19, 1928 in Austintown, Ohio the son of the late Gustavous A. and Ethel (Hoyt) Houk. Dr. Houk graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He owned several practices in Ohio, including Mt. Logan Animal Hospital in Chillicothe, and one in downtown Chicago called Lake Shore Animal Hospital. He was also associated with Bay Road Animal Hospitals in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Houk was veterinarian of the year in Ohio in 1971 and was a consultant, author, and lecturer for many years. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patricia Houk; children, Karen Knauff, David (Colleen) Houk, Jeffery Houk, and Daniel (Ellen) Houk; step children, Ray Harrison, Lisa (Steven) Damon, and Bradley (Debra) Harrison; grandchildren, Ryan, Alexandria, Julia, Lauren, and Leah Houk, and Allison Roach; step grandchildren, Tyler, Justin, and Dylan Harrison and Stevie and Carly Damon; one brother Clifford Houk and one sister Joanne (Ed) Kusky. A memorial service for Dr. Houk will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday March 29, 2012 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 212 South Front Street, Hamilton, Ohio, with Pastor Timothy Landers, officiating. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at RT. 4, Fairfield is serving the family. www.websterfuneralhomes.com
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March 30, 2012
Pat, our condolences to you and your family. We thought the world of Doc Ray and will miss him. Mary and Irene, Sarasota, Fl
March 30, 2012
Dear Pat & Family,
Ray was a great man that will be deeply missed by all. His passion for his profession was outstanding.
I would like to share with you something that was told to me when I lost someone very close to me, that "our loved ones are not gone from us because they leave with us wonderful memories that last our lifetime."
May it bring you great comfort, in you time of sorrow, to know how much Ray meant to all of the lives he touched. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Pat & Ernie King
I.C. ROBERTS
March 29, 2012
R.
I.P. DOC YOU WILL BE MISSED I.C.ROBERTS AN PUPPY ROBERTS
Steve Lambert
March 29, 2012
Ray was absolutely one the kindest men I ever met. He carried himself with class and dignity. Truly someone who always had time for good conversation and a kind word. We considered him a very dear friend.
Our sympathy is with you all during this difficult time.
March 28, 2012
Mrs. Houk and family, I am so very sorry on the passing of Dr. Houk, I knew him for over 20 years as I worked in veterinary hospitals, Dr. Houk was always willing to help, teach, and was such a classy, sweet, gentleman. My condolenses to you and your family during this difficult time. With love, Cindy Siford
Margaret Lewis
March 28, 2012
My condolences to the Houk family; Dr Houk treated many of my rescued dogs and was such a nice man and a good vet. The dogs all loved him too.
March 28, 2012
Jeff, Ryan, & Alex, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad & Grandpa. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jim & Cathy
Richard Valdesuso, MD
March 28, 2012
My condolences to you and your family.
March 27, 2012
Dan...so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know all of you are in our thoughts & prayers....All our love,
Aunt Lisa, Uncle Bill, Joel & Shannon
Beth Houghtaling
March 27, 2012
Dear Pat & family,
I wanted to write all of you together to let you know how saddened I was to hear of Dr. Houks passing.
I know this has brought nothing but sadness to all you you, and I hope you know that he was one of my most favorite Dr.s with Bayroad & Crossings Animal Hospital. He took great time to convince me to give my dog a chance at surgery...and he was right! I can still see that wonderful smile he had when he proved his point. Dr. Houk was the best. He cared about the animals and all the employees and what a sense of humor he will be sorely missed.
I know each of you is mourning independently, but I hope you will also rely on one another to get through this. No one knew Dr. Houk better , so sharing stories and memories with each other can only help. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
March 27, 2012
Much sympathy,
Sallie Hutzelman
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