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Justin Robert "Bob" Houston III

Justin Robert "Bob" Houston III obituary, Lansing, MI

Justin Houston Obituary

Justin "Bob" Robert Houston III Lansing Born the son of Justin Robert Houston Junior and Mary Elizabeth (Blakely); died August 19, 2009, at the age of 69. Bob was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte and M.S.U. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served from 1959-1963 and on the USS Forrestal in 1962. Bob taught band in Grand Ledge before being employed with Marshall Music of Lansing. He played trumpet in the Flint and Lansing Symphonies and instructed numerous young trumpet players from the Grand Ledge Public Schools. Surviving are Eileen G. (Funston), his wife of 45 years; brothers, James (Jean) Houston and David (Janet) Houston; brothers-in-law, David (Anne) Funston and Bruce (Shirley) Funston; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 27, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the M.S.U. Music Department, c/o Leonard Falcone Scholarship Fund, 4700 S. Hagadorn Rd., Suite 220, East Lansing, MI, 48823-9982, or to Sparrow Regional Cancer Center, c/o Sparrow Foundation, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI, 48909-9986, in memory of Bob Houston. Online condolences may be sent to gorslinerunciman.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 23, 2009.

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August 29, 2009

Bob was such a good co-worker: funny, but no-nonsense; sharp, capable, and completely unique. My deepest condolences to all who knew him. Kelly Dardzinski (Lansing, MI).

Summer '08

Bill Sturdevant

August 27, 2009

Dear Eileen,

I am thankful for having known Bob, and have many fond memories of the symphony, trumpet duets, and "long tones" in your basement. His kindness, patience, and humor will be missed, as will his visits with my family. I am better for having known Bob, and will miss him.

August 26, 2009

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." May the words of Jesus give you strength and peace. With deepest sympathy, Robert & Ruby Foerch

August 24, 2009

Mrs. Houston -
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will remember him for his music - and his support of our young band (Hayes Middle School).
Warmest Regards,
Kathy Boyd (Ann Arbor, MI - GL Class of 1996)

Tami Van Ells

August 24, 2009

Dear Eileen,

We join with so many others who knew Bob in offering our love and prayers.
Words seem so inadequate to express the sadness we feel. He truly had a kind spirit, and a giving heart.

God Bless you,
Dan Woodland,Pam,Tami,Tricia & Mary

Kelley Walker

August 23, 2009

Mrs. Houston,

I was very saddened to hear about Bob's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed!

August 23, 2009

Dear Eileen,
What a great photo of Bob!
I've been remembering all week the many trips to hear the Flint Symphony & the first Opera ever, Street Scene, with you both in the pit.
What a fine gift Bob's nurturing patience & many kindness' are. Not just to me, but to the whole community.
Neve mind his wonderfully unexpected-until-you-got-to-know-him sense of humor.
Love,
Ernie

Carole Vandenberg

August 23, 2009

Eileen -- Our prayers are with you and your family. I'm so happy that I was able to visit with you and Bob at the reunion last year. Keep the faith ... Carole and Bernie Vandenberg

Roland & Carol Ann Owens

August 23, 2009

Dear Eileen, We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing... and we are glad that you were both able to be at the class reunion this past year. Many memories surfaced through the reunions, as have many memories been created for you and Bob over the years. Hold on to those memories...they will bring tears at times, but they will bring comfort along the way, too. They are yours alone to keep forever. You are in our thoughts... Roland and Carol Ann

Dale Doty

August 23, 2009

Eileen, we are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, it was such a joy to get to visit with you and Bob a couple of summers ago and we were so hopeinghe would continue gaining his health back. Our prayers will be with you and yours and his family.
Dale and Joyce Doty

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