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John Houtz Obituary
John Henry Houtz passed away peacefully on June 22, 2012. He was born September 2, 1917 in Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Houtz; son, Johnny Mack Houtz and his wife Vicki; granddaughters, Jessica Houtz, Stacy Houtz, Deborah and Jerry Taylor and his son Tristan; great grandchildren, Brittanie and Cody Bolin; brother, George Houtz and wife Betty of Iowa. He served in the Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1945 during WWII and moved to Texas in 1953 and has been a long time resident of Pasadena. He was a member of Pipefitters Local 211 for 55 years. He was a loving devoted husband for 65 years and a wonderful father and grandfather. He was a man of honor, integrity, and a man of God. He lived his life in the name of the Lord and set this example for all that were blessed to know him. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 26 2012 from 6PM to 8PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 17, 2012 at 12:30PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Grand View Memorial Park. To express words of comfort to the family, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Charlie Waddell
July 13, 2012
Johnny, I found out your Dad passed away on the internet today. I did not know him but I have got to tell you that he raised a great son and pipefitter in you. I share in your sorrow because I know how hard it is to lose you one and only Dad. God Bless you and you Johnny.
Your friend, Charlie Waddell
NELDA ALLEN
July 4, 2012
JOHNNY I WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. I KNOW YOU CAN HAVE PEACE IN KNOWING HE IS WITH HIS SAVIOR AND THAT YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY.
Ralph/Jeanie Jordan
June 26, 2012
Johnny, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time
BARBARA CARDWELL
June 25, 2012
MARY JANE AND JOHNNY MACK, SO SORRY OF YOUR LOSS, HE WAS A GOOD NEIGHBOR FOR MANY YEARS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. BARBARA CARDWELL TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO
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Cheryn Ryan-Clark
June 25, 2012
Johnny, I well remember how kind your dad was, I so enjoyed seeing him with Stacy and Deb when they were little. Your dad was a good, good man. God bless you and your mom, family, and dear friends and grant you the peace that passes understanding. Love, Cheryn
Tamera McElroy
June 24, 2012
Best wishes to the family. Sending prayers your way, I hope you will be able to keep grandma strong. Love you all, wish I could be there Stacy, I am so very sorry I can't. Be strong. ~ Tamera
Gloria Vance-Hahn
June 24, 2012
Johnny, may God bring peace and comfort to you and your family by filling your heartache and sorrow with beautiful memories of love, fun times and the devotion that your father had for his family.
Love to you and your family!
Gloria Vance Hahn
Laura Rhoda
June 24, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss, Mack. I know how hard it is to let a parent go. I will see you and the girls Tuesday. Love you!!!
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