Douglas Jack HOUGHTON

HOUGHTON Douglas Jack 1928 - 2006 Doug passed away peacefully April 18, 2006 at the age of 78 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Pauline of fifty-four years; three sons, Gordon (Cary), Tom (Donna), Ted (Ann Marie); three daughters, Judy (Larry) Cunningham, Shirley (Cyril) Wilson, Audrey (Dan) Levallie; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Doug is also survived by his brother Mid (Pat) and sister Mona (Ron) Johnson. He was predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Mona Houghton and three grandchildren. Doug was born January 5, 1928 in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was employed by the Calgary School Board as a caretaker for thirty-four years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 264 and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Doug was a strong advocate for no smoking because of his emphysema. We will miss your laugh, your purr and your many opinions on everything. Till we met again, Doug. Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Silver Springs Chapel, 6560 Silver Springs Crescent N.W., Calgary on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends are invited to view with the family prior to the Service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Doug's name to the Lung Association, PO Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 9Z9. Forward condolences through obituary link at www.piersons.ca . Arrangements entrusted to PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE LTD. Telephone: 235-3602.