Lana Mae Geist Houck

Born on October 1, 1965, to Ralph and (Alicia) Lorene Geist, Lana grew up in Herald, CA loving cattle and those around her. She was caring, compassionate, selfless, hardworking, and dedicated. For over 30 years, Lana worked as a registered veterinary technician with both large and small animals. Her passion for animals and her calm, capable presence made her a trusted and beloved colleague in the field. She was active in the Veterinary Technicians Association and made lifelong friends through her work.
Lana married Wendell Houck and became a stepmother, a step-grandmother, and a step-great-grandmother. She loved her expanded family deeply and hosted Thanksgiving and Christmas with her husband for many years. When her husband aged and became weak, she continued to run two cattle ranches-over 500 acres of land and more than 200 head of cattle-all while becoming his full-time caregiver. She stayed strong and cared for him until his very last breath. This love and compassion showed the world just the type of woman Lana was an angel on Earth.
A celberation of life for Lana will be held at Galt Bible Church (801 Church St. Galt, CA 95632) on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Galt Bible Church as a thank you for their supoort and encouragement through this time.