John Kenneth Houge
November 26, 2014
John Kenneth Houge passed away at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the age of 55 at Bright Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines. He was born September 4, 1959 in Des Moines and was raised by Russell and JoLene.
John graduated from Tech High School in 1979 and starting working at Demolition driving a dump truck, bob cats and graders. He later drove semi-trucks, farmed, laid asphalt, and installed tile.
John served in the Army Reserves for eight years where he worked in heavy artillery. He was a member of local Teamsters Union and ABATE. John enjoyed playing pool, riding his Harley, taking care of his horses, gardening and cooking.
John is survived by his wife; Kristily, daughters; Alicia (Pete) Freeman and Kimberly (Chivas) Keller, grandchildren; Noah, Aubree, Allie Ray and Dallas, mother; JoLene (Thomas) Nosbisch, sister; Michelle (Scott) Torres,nieces; Brooke, Kerrigan and Ava, step-sons; David and Eric Downey and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Russell Dean Houge in 1979.
A celebration of life will be held from10 am until service time at 11 am, Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines. A burial of cremated remains will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to HCI Care Services Bright Kavanagh House in loving memory of John.
Online condolences to
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Shari Munch
12/02/2014
Kris, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rhonda Stumpf
12/01/2014
So sorry for your loss, I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow, and keeping you in my prayers tomorrow , Johns now at peace. Rhonda ,Balzer, Stumpf .
Steve and Jan Reeves
12/01/2014
Kris, Sorry your life together with John was so short. Let the memories, what's in your heart, and the grace of God, get you through the sad times. We will all miss him.
Darwin & Diana Oberender
12/01/2014
so sorry for your loss....thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Michelle Wonders
11/30/2014
Kristily, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with his family at this difficult time. Love you.
George & Eva Heckathorn
11/30/2014
Jolene, we are so sorry to hear about your son John. Keeping you and the family in our prayers.
Mona Upah
11/30/2014
Alicia and Petey, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with the both you. One thing I want you to remember, he will be forever in your hearts. Love, Aunt Mona
Donna Ibsen
11/29/2014
Jolene & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Johns' passing. He has struggled so in life, God is taking good care of him, he is out of pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Be strong, you are blessed. LOL
Mildred Conn
11/29/2014
Jolene and family may God be with you in this time of the loss of your son. Sorry for you loss. Love Millie and family
Stacie & Carter Dreckman
11/28/2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you all...