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Kevin Todd Houck
1969 - 2019
Kevin Todd Houck
1969 - 2019
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BORN
1969
DIED
2019
Kevin Houck Obituary
Services in Gresham, Oregon will be held on April 5th at St. Henry Catholic Church by Father Charles. A Rosary will be prayed at 10am with a mass to follow at 11am.
Kevin was born on July 17, 1969 to Bruce and Margaret Houck. He grew up in Portland, OR and was married to Jennifer Taylor in 1992. They've lived in Las Vegas since 1995.
He was a larger than life gentle giant who had a heart of gold. Also known by the nickname "Biggin", his kindness, generosity, empathy and care for others was undeniable. Always the life of the party, he would have you laughing the point of tears. His laughter was infectious and everyone that ever met Kevin, loved him. Some of his great loves in life were his family, friends, Sammy Hagar, Cabo, The Chiefs, his dogs, a sip of good tequila, a Cuban cigar every now and then, sweet guitar licks, the beach, a day lounging in the pool and a strong Rum & Coke.
Kevin is missed and remembered by his Wife, Jennifer; Parents, Bruce & Judy Houck; Mother-in-Law, Sally Taylor; Brother and Sister-in-Law, Brian & Andrea Houck and their son, Bennett; Sister, Christine Abrahamson; Brother and Sister-in Law, Peter & Ranhee Taylor and their children Yeirin and Yeichan; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, IBEW and NV Energy family.
The loss of Kevin will leave a huge hole in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Kevin worked as a lineman for IBEW Local 396 and NV Energy for over 20 years. His legacy will live on through a scholarship fund, in his name, to afford young people in our community the opportunity to work in the trade Kevin so loved.
Donations are being accepted in lieu of flowers.
The Kevin Houck Scholarship Fund has been set up at SCE Federal Credit Union.
In office deposits: Account number 306789.
Electronic deposits:
Routing Number: 322280032
Account Number: 1700000306789
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Edmund West
March 29, 2019
He has been referred to as the "Gentleman Lineman" you will be truly missed. See you on the Big Job my friend.
Starla Lacy
March 26, 2019
Kevin was dear to me and I feel so blessed that I was able to spend time during the workday with him. Laughter and joy came so easily to Kevin and he shared those gifts with everyone he met. He was thoughtful, respectful and treated everyone with kindness. If you were fortunate enough to be his friend, then you truly know what a void he leaves behind. I miss you Kevin and while I know you wouldn't want any of us to be sad, please know we will always hold you and your family close in our hearts and thoughts.
Trudy Haszlauer
March 26, 2019
Kevin, I cannot believe you are gone. What a void you have left. My heart aches and I will never forget you. But God must have had a better plan for you. I feel very lucky to have had you in my life and to be able to work with you for all these years. For that I am truly grateful. Please keep watch over your family and friends. Heaven is lucky to have you on their team now. Goodbye for now until we see each other again and rest in peace my friend. My sincerest condolences to Jennifer and his entire family for such a terrible loss. Kevin was a good and kind man.
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David Grant
March 24, 2019
Our shining star has crossed over and gone back home to Gods embrace. Thank you Kevin for being a light while you were here on this earth. You were truly a unique one of a kind friend and coworker that grace everyone
David Denison
March 23, 2019
Biggin will be remembered for the joy he brought to those around him and will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to wife & family
David Denison IBEW
Teresa Gathman
March 23, 2019
I moved to North Dakota shortly after high school so I never had the opportunity to know Kevin as an adult, but my brothers said that they had some great visits with him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing way before his time. My prayers to all of his family and friends. RIP cousin Kevin!
Satori West
March 23, 2019
I remember Kevin being just a wonderful and jolly person who did not hesitate to extend a genuine kindness to others. I remember being five and him taking me to the Pierce County library and picking out books that he helped me read. It was so special. I am so sad to know he has passed but also so thankful for his life here. He will be missed and his memory cherished.
March 23, 2019
To the Houck family: I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Kevin, but went through several years of grade school and high school with his father, Bruce. My healing thoughts are with you. Carol Sutherland
Tim Bragg
March 23, 2019
There are so many memories it's hard to find just one. Kevin was one of my closest friends for the past 21 years. I will miss all of the good times we had together from horsing around at work to parties at your house. A couple stand outs are when we were supposed to be fixing someone's power and ended up in a wrestling match in someone's backyard and the homeowner was trying to figure out what was happening. Being the big guys we are, it didn't last long because we had to catch our breath. Climbing a pole together and wondering where we were going to put our feet and listening to the comments from the peanut gallery below about whether or not the pole would survive. Brunches at the Hilton. Pool parties where you got in trouble from Jennifer and she pulled your ear. Lobster boils and one in particular where you managed to send me home with a VERY drunk wife from the Bacardi you were sneaking into her drink. Our mutual love of dogs and just talking about life at work for all those years. I will miss the hell out of you Biggin!!! Tim and Darlene Bragg
Darlene & Rick Meyer
March 22, 2019
all our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
Thanks for all the wonderful memories . We will miss you Kevin
Randy&June Pritchett
March 22, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Susan Stratton-Miller
March 22, 2019
What a sad day for Kevin and his entire family. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful, jolly, good natured, and overall amazing young man. We will miss him very much.
March 22, 2019
Kevin; We will miss you so much , Love Susan ,Mike,Scott
DonnaRae Rasmussen
March 21, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Kevin was an amazing person and I know he will be greatly missed.
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