Floyd E. Houser
March 09, 2012
Floyd E. Houser, 89, passed away March 9, 2012, at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. He was born August 18, 1922, in Stockton, Kansas, to Austin and Bessie Parrish, but lived most of his life in Des Moines. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Floyd worked for Rock Island Motor Transit for 32 years, and then at Crouse Cartage for 6 years until his retirement. He enjoyed farming when he was younger, mowing, bowling, walking, and he raised and trained dogs.
Floyd is survived by his children, Shirl (Lee) Wagner, Jim (Megan) Houser, and Tim Houser; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara J. Houser; siblings, Earl Parrish, David T. Parrish, and Viola Ruble; and step-mother, Effie Parrish.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Floyd.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Barbara Houser
03/27/2012
Words, however kind, can not mend your heartache; but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends during this time of sorrow.
Judy Wagner, and Lorie and Willie McLucas
03/16/2012
Shirl and Family,
We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. His presence here on earth will be missed and never forgotten, but now his spirit is forever shining with our Heavenly Father. Keeping his memories close will help heal your hearts. God will provide the comfort you need at this time. Just ask him. We want to express our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Love,
Judy, Lorie & Willie
Bernita & Gary Moorshead
03/13/2012
Thinking of you all and hoping you are finding comfort and peace. May God Bless you.