Ronald Tillman Houser

where he resided throughout his childhood. As a teenager during the summers he would work at Houser

Neon Sign Co. He made All City and All District in 4A class playing guard for Robert E. Lee high school. He was granted a scholarship to Del Mar college in Corpus Christi where he developed a passion for surfing.

He eventually transferred to Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Ca and lived in the high desert

doing odd jobs and developed a love for hiking. Being a proud Texan, he returned to Houston and began

working as a navigator for Digicon Oil, it was during this time he met his lovely wife Karen in 1974 and

they enjoyed many adventures traveling, hiking, and camping together. His career once again shifted

and he began working for Houser and Associates Electric Co. Inc. He co-owned this family business with

his father and older brother. He became knowledgeable in the business of lighting and electrician. He

was a people person and was well liked by everyone, employees and clients alike. He made a name for

himself in this circle of the construction business. He became successful and he married Karen on April

25, 1981 and they continued their many adventures including trips to the Bahamas and a trip to Alaska.

After working for Illuminex he acquired a position as lighting project manager with Sempra Energy and

he achieved tenor and secured his future. He eventually retired at 65.

He was a lover of music and played guitar regularly with his friends Donnie, Frank, and Larry and

anybody else who wanted to join the Tuesday night jam sessions. He was a child at heart maintaining a

young twinkle in his eye. He was an avid reader of science fiction often reading two books at one time.

He was a fan of his home teams and rarely missed a Texan, Astros, or Rockets game. He was always

willing to help someone and he loved getting together with friends and family. He had an extraordinary

sense of humor; Karen could never stay upset with him he could always make her laugh and he would

remark that was his “saving grace” his ability to make her laugh. He was a devoted and loving husband

and simply a joy to be around. When asked how he was he would simply say in his own words, “I’m full

of sweetness and life.”

He is proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Peggy Houser, older brother Frank Houser Jr.,

and his nephew James T. Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife Karen Houser, his nephews Joe

Rodriguez/Sarah, and Gavin Houser/ R.J. Pena. His nieces Jennifer Rodriguez-Wachege/Paul, Stacy

Brown/ Sean, and Jillian Palombo. His great nephews Cameron Brown, Chege Wachege, and Ryatt

Cleveland; great nieces Amber Lewis, Audrey Glenn, Allison Brown, Riley Brown, Ellena Palombo, Elissa

Palombo, Mbaire Wachege, and Hazel Rodriguez; his great-great niece Athena Hawkins, great-great

nephew Kai Ennis and many loving cousins and friends that are considered family.