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Welcome.  This memorial website was created by the family of our parent, friend, mentor and teacher, William Meredith (Bill) Houchins, 90, born on February 18, 1922 and passed away on December 2, 2012.  We will love, honor and remember him forever.

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December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023
Bill, how I wish these little ones could know you. I hope wherever we go/you are, you can see them. The sentiment is correct: as long as any of us are alive/sane, you will be forever missed. As we all get older, we are trying to enjoy each day. Each of us has many fond memories of our time with you. Thank you for loving me like your own kids and for all the love you gave to Todd and Tiff. They miss you a lot. Tiffany has taken on your love of gardening. Dave, of course, is the only one of us with your ability to do carpentry repairs. Mike and Todd both are good at photography; Mike takes after your love of it. Please give Betty a huge hug from me. I like to think you are together. Love you, Joyce
February 18, 2017
February 18, 2017
Miss you, please shine some wisdom, strength and hope down, its an all out assault on the natural world right now. Tonight we will light your birthday candles and sing you happy birthday, hope you're having fun! Love and miss you always xoxo
December 2, 2016
December 2, 2016
Ugh, I keep waiting to turn a corner and see your shit-eating grin, words cannot express how much I miss you. Give Mom a hug for us, I can hear you two laughing together and it restores a deep sense of faith in me. Thank you for all that you have given us, may we make you proud and honor what you have imparted. love you
December 2, 2016
December 2, 2016
We miss you more than ever Dad, and we draw on everything you taught us through example.
December 2, 2015
December 2, 2015
Bill, everyone still misses you and Betty. We all speak of you often and fondly, remembering the joy you both brought to all of us. Thank you yet again for being such outstanding grandparents. You gave me a template to try to follow to be one myself. All my love always, Joyce
December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014
Dear Dad,

The world is still going to shit, the Republicans are still ruining the environment, and Todd is still a Shit Ass! Please give Mom a hug for me, I really miss you guys
December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014
I am still missing you and Betty as are Todd, Dave and Tiff. They speak of you so often and miss you so much. Here's hoping you 2 are celebrating Betty's birthday tomorrow! If there's a Heaven you can have steak and potatoes with butter and sour cream without worrying about cholesterol. You will always be an influence and joy in our lives. Joyce
December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014
Dad,

The memories just get stronger. I cherish that you are my dad.

Buster
February 18, 2014
February 18, 2014
Remembering you on this special day, Dad, what would have been your 93rd birthday. How you would have enjoyed your sweet little grandsons! 

With Love & Light,
Tracy
oxoxo
February 18, 2013
February 18, 2013
Hope you get a great present from Betty today! We miss your impish smile so much!

All our Love,
K&T
December 17, 2012
December 17, 2012
Dad , You mean so much to so manny. You will be missed forever.
December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012
Dear Dad ~
Thank you for the joy, the love, the laughter. You will forever be in my heart.
Love,
Tracy
oxoxo
December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012
Bill, I always tried to let you know each time I talked to you how much I love you and appreciate your influence in my life. I hold you dear to me always and am grateful you had the gift of a peaceful passing, as you brought so much peace into our lives. You were a great father, grandfather and friend.

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December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023
Bill, how I wish these little ones could know you. I hope wherever we go/you are, you can see them. The sentiment is correct: as long as any of us are alive/sane, you will be forever missed. As we all get older, we are trying to enjoy each day. Each of us has many fond memories of our time with you. Thank you for loving me like your own kids and for all the love you gave to Todd and Tiff. They miss you a lot. Tiffany has taken on your love of gardening. Dave, of course, is the only one of us with your ability to do carpentry repairs. Mike and Todd both are good at photography; Mike takes after your love of it. Please give Betty a huge hug from me. I like to think you are together. Love you, Joyce
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February 18, 2014
Every time Mason grins like he's up to something he reminds us so much of you. The kids will all 5 miss playing with you.

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