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Joe Choate Obituary
Joe Thomas Choate was born on January 25, 1945, eldest child of Carben and Opal Choate. He was raised on the family farm in Edcouch, Texas. Joe was called home on November 26, 2018 at the age of 73.
Joe graduated from Edcouch Elsa High School, and studied engineering at the University of Houston. Starting work with UNIVAC, he spent most of his career working for NASA contractors including The Boeing Company, Computer Science Corporation (CSC) and Lockheed Martin. He was proud to have been a part of the early space program Gemini and Apollo missions. Joe commented later in life, "There was no instruction manual back then; we had to make it up as we went."
Joe is survived by his two children Jerry (AnnaBeth) Choate of Friendswood, TX and Julie (Steve) Weghorn of Menomonie, WI, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson, two brothers and one sister. He is preceded in death by his parents and nephew.
Ranked as an American Contract Bridge Gold Life Master, Joe loved teaching and playing the game - regularly playing 5 days a week. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting - devoting great time and effort honing his skill. His wry smile and wit carry on in the memories and lives of his children, grandchildren and the people touched by his life.
Memorials may be made to the Houston Area Parkinson Society, 2700 Southwest Fwy #296, Houston, TX 77098 - www.hapsonline.org
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Andrea Thute
December 28, 2018
Joe Choate was a wonderful person. He was always thoughtful, kind and honorable. It was a pleasure to spend time with him and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
December 24, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
T Hines
December 21, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences, May the love of family and friends comfort you through your grief and days ahead, let loving memories of Joe warm your heart, Isaiah 61:1,2 "God binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn."
December 19, 2018
As you reflect on the memories and quality time you had with your dear loved one may you be comforted knowing your family will be in our prayers.
Matthew 6:9, 10
~D.V.
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Lynn Schwarz
December 15, 2018
So sorry for your loss Julie, condolences to you, Steve, Carben, Lexi, and Marlena.
Sandra Abraham
December 15, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
Angela G
December 14, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies go out to all of Joe's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the many wonderful memories of and with Joe bring you comfort now and joy in the future. The God of all comfort will support you as you begin this difficult journey. My condolences go to each of you.
Emily Choate
December 13, 2018
We will be missing you, Joe, until we meet again.
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