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BRUCE HOUGHTON Obituary

Bruce Jay Houghton Bruce was born August 31, 1955 passed away August 7th, 2015. He is survived by his three children Matt Houghton, Tara Carlsen and Tanya Frady, his mother Chris Saunders, 8 siblings, Keith, Terry, Lori, Vicky, Cindy, Scott, Shelley and Greg and 6 grandchildren and 1 more on the way, and his beloved dog Jesse! In his 59 years he was a loving father, charismatic and witty and never missed a day of telling his kids he loved them! He will be missed by all and never forgotten. A special thanks to Dr Ferrer, Tabitha and Holly at St. Joseph for their outstanding care! Memorial Service to held at Kelley Farms, Bonney Lake on Monday, August 24th at 3:00pm.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Aug. 16, 2015.

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Joe McCormick

September 5, 2015

RIP Bruce

Greg Gormley

August 24, 2015

To all of the families that Bruce touched thier lives, a speedy and healthy healing to. Our thoughts and prayers with you all.

August 23, 2015

Dad, tomorrow is your service. It has been almost 3 weeks since your accident and it still does not feel real. I wake up everyday praying that this is just a nightmare, but it isn't. I miss you everyday. I miss your phone calls and hearing you tell me you love me. It feels like I haven't heard that from you in a long time. I know you are at peace and for that I am happy. Please know that you were loved by so many and that you will never be forgotten. I love and miss you so very much.
Tara

Donna Lee

August 21, 2015

Tanya, Tara, Matt & family, I am at a loss for words right now. There are really now words to ease the amount of heartache & grief you are feeling. You were blessed to have such a great dad who was proud of you and loved you very much. I love this picture this is how I will remember him. He had a great smile (a smile that looked like he was up to something) I hope you find comfort in knowing he is a peace and that your memories bring you comfort in the days to come.

brian smith

August 17, 2015

had a lot of great memories in my younger days with you and your kids. we will climb a hill again someday.rip.

August 17, 2015

Tanya, Tara, Matt & Family,
There are no words to express how we fill about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If we can do anything please let us know.
Guy & Karen

Bonnie Weber

August 17, 2015

May you be at peace Bruce.

Beth Reprince

August 17, 2015

He will be greatly missed.

Jim Hopper

August 16, 2015

Bruce, I only met you the day before your accident. We had a great conversation and you impressed me. You told my wife and me of your plans to retire and enjoy life. That very next day no one could know you would be taken so quickly from us. I came in that next day to find out about the accident. Im still in shock. God has you in His arms now. You will be missed by friends, coworkers, customers, family and anyone who knew you. My prayers for all that will be saddened by his passing.

Shelley Saunders

August 16, 2015

Bruce you made me laugh a thousand times. You will always be remembered with love and a smile.

Dean

August 16, 2015

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Billie Langford

August 16, 2015

My friend, I will miss our chats. You were a good friend and I appreciated you a lot.

Spencer Syverson

August 16, 2015

I'll miss you brother! You were a good friend with a kind heart.

Brandy Brown

August 16, 2015

I am in such shock to hear of such a wonderful person to be gone at a young age! And my heart goes out to all the the family, especially Bruce's kids, I know your dad now has his angle wings and is watching down on you guys!! Sorry for your lose.....your dad was an awesome guy!!!!

Lori Fobes

August 16, 2015

Bruce, your life was cut too short. Please know you were loved. You left behind a legacy of 3 great kids. You may not still be with us but you are still a part of all of us. Love you brother.

Lilly Linn

August 16, 2015

So sorry to hear of his passing. Blessing to his family. May he rest in peace.

Jason White

August 16, 2015

R.I.P Bruce. You were a great coworker and a good friend. You will be missed by all. Although you may be gone physically, emotionally and spiritually, you will always be here. And you will always be alive in the memories of all you came in contact with. Be in peace my friend.

Amy and Sean Geiger

August 16, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to you all at this time ...he sounded like a loving man! very sorry to see you all so sad. I know he would be so proud of how amazing all his children are! Love to ALL

Mark and Kyla Nimick

August 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Mark and Kyla Nimick

August 16, 2015

Sorry for your loss to the family

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