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DAVID HOUGHTON

DAVID HOUGHTON

1944 - 2014

BORN

1944

DIED

2014

DAVID HOUGHTON Obituary

David Ross Houghton 3-26-1944 8-29-2014 David passed away at his home in Tacoma, WA, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. He is survived by his wife Mary Beth of 39 years, sons Jeffery (Aundria), James (Adrienne) and step-son Dean Brigham, brother Jerry Wines (Cheryl), sister Mary Pace, grandchildren Kassi Cross (Garett), Ashley Serwecki (Jon), Chris, Jocelyn and Nick, sister-in-law Lillian Brewer of Rudy, AR, nephew Joseph (Faye). A service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent on Tues., Sept. 16, 2014 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer's Association and Franciscan Hospice of Tacoma in David's name would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Sep. 14, 2014.

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Mary Pace

September 14, 2014

Rest in peace "My Little Brother". I miss you and have many happy memories of our time together.
Love always, Mary

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