Monterey, California
Willard S. "Sam" Houston, Jr.Capt. USN, Ret1923 ~ 2012Monterey - Sam Houston died on January 16, 2012 at the age of 88 in his home at the Park Lane in Monterey. "Capt Sam," as he was known to many, spent his life in service to his country, church, and community. Houston was born in Los Angeles...
Read MoreSam was a wonderful friend of my grandfather, Gilbert Kinney. I remember great times with both of them. Sam was also a wonderful docent at the aquarium.. We'll miss you Sam! Halls in Boulder
Rich Hall
January 19, 2012 | Boulder, CO
Sam was always ready with a prayer for the meal and a joke for after. I was honored to a member of his weatherman family. He will be long remembered
Herb Hansen
January 19, 2012 | Pebble Beach, CA
It is with great sadness to learn of the death of Captain "Sam." He was my first commanding officer in the Naval Weatehr Service after I had entered the geophysics/oceanography community. I remember Captain Sam so well for his leadership, professional competence and vision, and for encouraging all his junior officers to seek excellence in all things. May his soul rest in peace. And, we pray for all his family that they may seek and receive solace and comfort from the Great Healer, Savior,...
Jesse and Maria Tupaz
January 19, 2012 | Fulshear, TX
