Robert Houghton

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Robert James Houghton returned to the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 from causes incident to age. Robert was born Aug. 12, 1931 to Elmer James and Elma May Houghton. He married Myrna Jean Haycock on June 21, 1957 and was later sealed in the Manti Temple. He drove truck most of his life for several companies. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His family was the most important thing to him. He had a love of hunting with his father, brothers and his sons. He loved to make people laugh. He is survived by his sweetheart of 58 years and 7 children: Mark (Melanie), Kathy (Jim Clay), Leon (Loretta), Raymond (Cheryl), Steven (Laura), Gary, and Jean; 25 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Jeanine and special daughter Doris Ann. We wish to thank the special people at Harmony Home Health and Hospice for their service, especially Barbara, Crystal, and Jackie. Viewing held on Thurs Oct 1, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 6th ward chapel located at 81 N Church Street, Grantsville Utah. Funeral services at 11:00 with viewing 1 hour prior to services on Friday, October 2, 2015. Services entrusted with Didericksen Memorial, 435-277-0050.