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John Houghton Obituary
He was born December 8, 1951 in Barberton, Ohio to Charles and Theo (nee Franklin) Houghton. John married Christine (nee Flaker) and celebrated 40 years together. He loved his family. He was proud of his accomplishment of being a respected Architect, designing the new Holy Martyrs Church addition and many other notable buildings and structures in North East Ohio and Colorado. John was on the Zoning Appeals Board for Sharon Township, and a member of Rustic Hills Country Club. He loved going to the club to play cards with his Canasta buddies. John also was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He will be missed by his wife; sons, Jason and Nicholaus; grandchild, Jonathon; mother; sister, Linda (Jay) Barkey; twin brother, Thomas (Carol); sister, Joan (Mike) Walters; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and Ray Petit.
Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rustic Hills Country Club, 5399 River Styx Rd., Medina, Ohio. Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services were entrusted with family arrangements.
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for John Houghton
April 23, 2014
Chris, I only just heard about John's passing and I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I will always remember him fondly. My thoughts are with you. Martha R.Ross
Bob Savage
July 31, 2013
Dear Chris,
Candy and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of John. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed the time we spent with the two of you, God Bless.
Christy Edgell
July 16, 2013
Chris,Jason and Nick,
Im so sorry for your loss, may you hold the memories close to your heart for comfort.
July 14, 2013
Chris you and your family are in our prayers.Lots of Love and God Bless! Roger and Sheila Hoefler
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July 13, 2013
My tribute to a good friend and colleague.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C04kilWsCWE
July 13, 2013
christine and kids for your lose your cousin elena we will miss him very much
Brian Welch
July 12, 2013
Jason
Sorry for your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
I am here for you if you need anything.
Lisa Welch-Stinson
July 12, 2013
Jason and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Zack and Lisa Hirt
July 12, 2013
Nick and Family-Prayers for all of you. John was a very kind man, he will be missed by many. We will keep you in our hearts, prayers and please know if you are in need of anything, we are here.
Becky Murphy
July 11, 2013
Nick,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Claire Loose
July 11, 2013
Nick and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all as you deal with this loss and move forward with fond memories.
Terry Avery
July 10, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Anina Greene
July 10, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father, he was a wonderful man.
Sending love to all of your family. He will be missed!
Kathy (Flaker) Wines
July 10, 2013
Christine and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Laurie Walton
July 10, 2013
Nick and Family-- my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father/husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this most difficult time.
Tricia Holbrook
July 10, 2013
Nick and Family: I am so very sorry for your great loss. I'm sure that your care and love for your father meant the world to him. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Leeson
July 10, 2013
Chris (and family),
My thoughts and prayers are with you and John.I enjoyed the many chats we had over the years and always appreciated his sense of humor
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