Donald Wayne Houchin

Don was born on December 23, 1935 in Princeton, Indiana, to Monzell and Willard Houchin. Don graduated from high school and was called to serve his country with the United States Army. He married Lois Deisher the day before he left to serve.

After his military service, Don and Lois relocated to Sterling, Colorado, where he worked in the oilfield. He later worked for Reed Tool Company and was transferred to Grand Junction, Colorado. After Reed Tool Company, he worked at Grand Junction Pipe where he retired in 2002.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Monzell and Willard, and brother, Willard Houchin, Jr.

Don is survived by Lois Houchin; his son, Stephen Houchin, wife, Cynthia (Grand Junction, CO); daughter, Donna Houchin-Fanzo, husband, Anthony, (Aurora, CO); four grandchildren, Cassi Stover (Jeremy), Marqie Webster, Steven Knott and Jessica Knott. He also has five great-grandchildren, Chandler, Addison, Ruhnezmae, Kaison and Jaylynn. Greg “Turbo” Wilson, a close family friend, was considered a second son to Don.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HopeWest of Grand Junction, 3090B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to HopeWest Hospice Care, and his caregiver, Candy Fitzgerald.