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Joan Houston Obituary

HOUSTON Joan Marie (Gray) Houston, age 65, went home to Glory January 5, 2010 peacefully at her residence. Preceded in death by husband Charles Houston and brother-in-law John D. Calvin. Survived by son, Michael (Carol) Behling, Columbus, IN; daughter, Theresa (Todd) McDunn Hilliard, OH; grandchildren, Matthew, Andrea, Michael, and Adam Behling, Michael, Connor and Brady McDunn; step-son, Michael (Jenni) Houston Westerville, OH; and step-daughter, Yvonne Riego de Dios, Gahanna, OH; step-grandchildren, Reno, Savannah and Carson Houston and Romulus Riego de Dios; sister, Carol Calvin, Delaware, OH; and loving cousin, Barbara (Bill) Tzagournis, Columbus, OH; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Joan worked as a RN for 44 years with new moms and families to help them be confident in their new roles. 31 years were with Riverside Hospital in the mother's and infant's units and 13 years with Mt. Carmel Outreach New Born Visitation Program. A memorial service celebrating Joan's life will be held 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1220 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OH, 614-451-2085 with food and fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Caring Bridge Donation Processing Center, PO BOX 131447, Houston, TX 77219-1447 or online at caringbridge.org. or the American Brain Tumor Association, www.abta.org/donate. Arrangements completed by the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, Hilliard, OH. www.tiddfuneralservice.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2010.

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January 12, 2010

We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Joan's family.

Jane Wills and Dan Armel
UAHS Class of '62

Carol Vrancken

January 10, 2010

Dear Teresa Mike and families: I am sad and shocked to hear of your mom's passing. We played cards together for years. I remember when you and Mike were born. We laughed so much together and told many secrets in our card club. She gave my oldest his allergy shots every week. I loved her so much. I'm so sorry and please know your in my prayers. Love

Brenda Quiero

January 10, 2010

Theresa & Family

I am sadden to hear of Joan's passing
even though I know that God makes no
mistakes. My prayers are with you in your loss. Joan was a beautiful person
and I know her presence will be missed.

January 8, 2010

We have been very appreciative of the wonderful communication through Caring Bridgeand touched by Joan's caring family. It has been years since we have seen Joan, but remember her as a wonderful, smiling soul who always had a nice word for everyone! We send our sympathy!
Noelle (Lewis) and Emerson Berry, High School Friends

January 6, 2010

Theresa & Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

With my deepest sympathy,
Kris Smith

Cheryl Muller

January 6, 2010

Joan, you were one of the kindest people I ever met. I grieved for you when you left Riverside, as I missed you so. I rejoiced for you when you met your husband and had your beautiful grandchildren. Anyone who met you felt better about their life. You made me laugh. Save a place for me in heaven and have some jokes saved up. Love, Cheryl Muller

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