Our beloved Dad and Grandpa Vincent Robertson Houtz passed from this life Friday, September 23, 2005, peacefully with family members. Dad was the youngest son of Heber Hall Houtz and Isabell Calista Robertson, born April 26, 1932 in Springville, Utah. He served in the Northwest States Mission; upon returning he married Joan Grant in the Salt Lake Temple September 20, 1956. He worked for Hercules for several years and was retired from the Salt Lake City Corporation. Dad was a little league and Babe Ruth coach and umpired baseball for several years. He was an avid BYU fan. His church service included former Bishop Taylorsville Fifth Ward, former High Councilor, taught Gospel Doctrine for 26 years, served in the Salt Lake Temple for 25 years, and served in the Bishopric at the State Women's Prison facility. Dad loved the Savior and he led his family and friends by his example. We will miss his love for life and for the people that he knew. He loved his children and found great joy in his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Michael Vincent (Susan) of South Ogden, UT; Craig Steven (Connie), Fort Collins, CO; daughters, Julie and Jolene, both of Taylorsville, UT; and Bradley Joseph (Nicolle) of South Jordan, UT. Sisters, Mildred Bray, Marjorie Larsen, and Vera Meriwether; and his 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Grant; son, David Kyle; daughter-in-law, LeiLani Skinner Houtz; granddaughter, Amy Houtz; his brothers, Merlin, Keith, and Rex; and sister, Lois. We look forward to being together again, one day, as a family! Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 12 noon, at the Taylorsville Utah Stake Center, 4800 So. 1365 W. Family and friends may visit Monday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road, and Tuesday at the church, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/25/2005.