Ida Mae Houston

I moved away from Ventura in 1967 and never lived there again. Yet, my childhood memories good, bad, and ugly (mostly good) will forever be linked to the Houston family. Mrs. Houston was so elegant and hard working. As a young brat, I did not realize the strength and will she possessed to raise a family and run a business. I will always remember Mrs. Houston and Willie, Richard, and Barbara and be grateful for being in my childhood. Peace. (Ronnie Garcia-my name changes from Ron to Ronnie...

I just came across this note so my comments come late. I grew up in the Houston household and new Bill before he passed. Mrs. Houston (I would never call her Ida) was a strong and beautiful person. She raised her family as a single parent while running Houston´s Cafe. All the children learned to play an instrument and all were extremely smart. I would read their encyclopedia books waiting for Richie to finish his piano lessons. She always treated me well and I will always have such fond...

I met Mrs. Houston back in 1984 or 85 when I lived in Oxnard. My mother Catherine Jessie Jordan introduced me to her. Mrs. Houston was very nice and kind. My condolence to her family.

Willie, Barbara and Richard. Kermit and I are praying for you. We admire your Mom so much. We love you. Kermit and Joan Kelley

rest in peace ida, u were a shining light when we had no place to go

Mama Ida accepted me immediately. Treated me as part of the family and was so fun to be around. We played pool, drank beer and told lots of stories. I will miss her sense of humor and watching how she was so respected by all that knew her. We will meet again.

RIP IDA we wll miss you

Bruce and Natalie

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Houston ,"she was a lovely person,may she rest in peace !