Pastor Robert Houchin, 91, of Basehor, Kansas, passed away July 4, 2018. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Saturday, July 14th at Stony Point Baptist Church, 7938 Barnett Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112, with visitation from 9:00-11:00am preceding the service. Interment with Honors will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stony Point Baptist Church or Bibles International.
Robert was born December 28, 1926 in Kansas City, KS to Noah and Bessie Houchin. He graduated from high school and served as a paratrooper in the Army during WWII. Robert was joined in marriage to Betty Drewitske on September 2, 1945. He attended the University of Wyoming and later Bible College. Robert served as a minister for over 40 years, and was the originating pastor for Stony Point Baptist Church, which started in his living room. After retiring in 1999, he worked for Bibles International for over 10 years. He also served on the board for the Denver Bible College and Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa. Robert also felt led and often served as an interim minister for a variety of churches throughout Northwest Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Robert Mark Houchin; and his siblings, Claude Houchin, Kitty Cortner, and Shirley Espy.
Robert is survived by his wife of 72 years, Betty Houchin of Basehor; his daughter, Andrea Walker and spouse Stuart of Indiana and their children, Lisa Walker Hug and spouse David, and Nathaniel Walker; his daughter, Alison Petterson and spouse Tim of KCK and their children, Rob Crosthwait, Amy Powers and spouse Andy, and Ashley Petterson; his son, David Houchin and spouse Nancy of Lenexa and their children, Brian Houchin, Lynn Salzman and spouse Todd, Regan Houchin, Jeremy Meyer and spouse Jessica, Jackie Cox and spouse Eric, and Joseph Meyer; as well as thirteen great-grandchildren, Gavin Crosthwait, Taylar Powers, Drew Powers, Blake Powers, Elizabeth Salzman, Benjamin Salzman, Evelyn Salzman, Grace Meyer, Cody Meyer, James Meyer, Leigha Cox, Katie Cox, and Jamin Cox, and other relatives and friends.
Fond memories and condolences for Pastor Houchin may be left at www.chapelhill-butler.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill – Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112.
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Stony Point Baptist Church7938 Barnett Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66112
Bibles International609 36th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
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