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Helen Houghton Obituary
Helen Bandley Houghton, Passed away on 9 September 2010 due to complications from breast cancer. She was born 8 March 1945 in Provo, Utah to Homer and Maline Bandley. She is survied by her children, Mandy (Jared) Barton and Mary Ellen (Kevin) Pressgrove., and her seven grandchildren Megan, Jacob, Travis, Chloe, and Heath Barton and Ethan and Blayne, Pressgrove. She is also survived by her three sisters, Karen (William) Barnes, Michal Bandley, and Nancy (Robert) Taylor. She was preceeded by Her parents Homer and Maline Bandley and her brother Richard Bandley. Helen had a love for education and teaching. She taught school for over 40 years. She has spent the last 15 years teaching at Lowell Middle School in San Antonio. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who loved life and all that it had to offer. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Services will be held on Tuesday 14 Sept at the LDS Church located at 2910 Ave Q, Hondo TX 78861. There will be a viewing at 5pm followed by services at 6p. She will be laid to rest with her parents in Provo UT.
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Blaine Sandoval
September 23, 2010
To those that remember her,
Helen Houghton was certainly a personality to be remembered in my life, and certainly the lives of many other students, colleagues and friends that she came across in her lifetime. Her passion for teaching was rivalled by few, and though she pushed very hard, if you were willing to meet her halfway, then she was there for you. It is sad that her life could not be longer, and that her love of history, travel and literature could not be shared with more...but at least her legacy will be carried in the lessons that she articulated and in the memorable times with friends in which she participated. She will be most missed.
September 18, 2010
To the family,
I was very sorry to read about your loss, I hope you can find comfort in the words found at Isa. 33:24 which say that soon no one will say 'I am sick.' You have my deepest sympathies.
The Bourke family
Saundra Melton
September 14, 2010
"This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him." (I John 4:9) Helen surely lived an awesome life, she was fun to be around, she was passionate, loving and kind. She will surely be missed. J. C. Harris Academy(S. Melton)
Marlana Martinez
September 13, 2010
I'll never forget the times when I was attending Lowell and we had these lunch times where she'd tell us stories and make us realize how much life has to offer. She was a true gem and will be grately missed.
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jonathan segovia
September 13, 2010
I Loved her she was so awesome and a good person hopefully shes ina better place.
J. S.
September 13, 2010
Ms. Houghton touched so many of the staff and children of Lowell MS. She always did what was best for the students. She will truly be missed, and I take comfort knowing that she is with God.
Cynthia Cammack
September 13, 2010
Helen is still vivid in my memory even though I've been gone from Lowell for over ten years. She had a lively, passionate, and devoted spirit. May she long be remembered.
September 12, 2010
Helen was a dear friend and one of the strongest women I've ever known. I will miss her so much. We had such great plans for retirement.
Candace Michael
September 12, 2010
I will miss Helen. She brought light into a room with her smile, she loved teaching and it reflected in the ways she dealt with all of us. She was patient, kind, and always wished the best for us. As her family, please take comfort in the knowledge that she is safely in the hands of our Lord, and has left a great legacy in the countless lives she touched in the numerous classrooms of her life.
S G
September 12, 2010
Truley A Nice lady.
Stephen Almaguer
September 12, 2010
Her passionate conviction for education was exceptional & will live on through her students lives and through all of us who had the pleasure of sharing her philosophies as colleagues & as friends. As many others are, I am a better person for knowing her.
September 12, 2010
September 12,2010
In loving memory to a great person who will be missed. Ms. Houghton was a teacher to one of my daughters in 96. My sympathy goes out to her loving family.
Maggie Marin
Beverly Lee
September 12, 2010
I will miss Helen. She had a wonderful gift of bring the best out in everyone she encountered. May the Lord Bless her loved ones and give them peace during this time of sorrow.
Robin Farrey
September 12, 2010
Helen will be missed. She was a great friend, teacher, coach, and mentor. I taught with Helen at Lowell for 10 years. She touched so many lives. We love you Helen.
Cheryl & James Klein
September 12, 2010
Our hearts mourn for the loss of a wonderful woman and our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. I taught with Ms. Houghton at Lowell for the last 10 years and she was my daughter's 8th grade Language Arts teacher. She was a woman of passion and service to community. She will be missed by all and we are all better because of Ms. Houghton's impact in our lives. May she find peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord.
Julia Alderete
September 12, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lupe Manjarrez
September 12, 2010
My condolences to the family. Ms Houghton was an awesome person, I will truly miss her , all four of my children attended Lowell Middle School and in some form or another have come across her teaching and well concerns ffor them. I especially felt safe to drive up to the school and see her there just watching over all the kids as if they were her own. She was truly a blessing. May she rest in peace
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