Perry L Van Houten

2022. He was born in Correctionville, Iowa on July 12, 1927, and was preceded in death

by his parents, Randall and Gladys Van Houten and older brother, Eugene Van Houten.

He is survived by his wife, Doris, and three children, John (Donna) Van Houten, Nancy

(Terry) French and Craig (Susie) Van Houten; grandchildren, John Van Houten II,

Christopher Van Houten, Troy French, Andria Tiquet, Jim Van Houten, and Tiffini Burcin;

great grandchildren, J.D. Van Houten III, Chase Van Houten, Madison Van Houten,

Grace French, Maggie French, Isabell Pyle, Natasha Pyle, Perry Van Houten, Peyton

Van Houten, Riley Burcin, Brady Burcin and Brooke Burcin.

Perry married Doris Chase on June 25, 1946 in Correctionville, Iowa, where they farmed

until 1955 when they moved their family to Phoenix, Arizona. Perry worked as a

machinist and retired from the Garrett Corporation and later moved to his favorite lake,

Lake Powell. He loved to travel and even more to explore. He spent many family

vacations on the Colorado River and its many lakes. He floated the Green River and

island hopped in the Sea of Cortez. He and Doris traveled by motorhome from Alaska

and the Yukon to southern Mexico and Belize. He took his grandchildren across the US

visiting family and friends. After moving to Florence, AZ in his later years he enjoyed

exploring the desert in his Willys jeep.

Perry and Doris celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary this past summer with family

and friends. He and Doris enjoyed hosting Happy Hour for many friends and neighbors

where Perry shared his love and gift for telling stories and jokes. Most of them he would

even share with his grandkids, creating many lasting memories that will be carried down

throughout the years.

Perry’s family finds comfort in the fact he lived a long and full life. He will live in our hearts

forever.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com for the Van Houten family.