Donald T. Houx

February 1, 1934 – March 1, 2016

Donald T. Houx, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Avamere of Sequim, due to cancer and congestion.

He was born February 1, 1934 in Santa Maria, California, to Frederick and Viola Houx. He settled in Modesto, California at the age of 12.

He graduated from Modesto High in 1952 and later graduated from Modesto Junior College.

He was a senior DeMolay of Modesto Chapter and later a life member of American Legion Post 74 of Modesto. He was also a lifetime member of VFW Post #6787 of Carlsborg.

On his senior high school trip he met Dorothy Morrison and they were married for 62 years.

He joined the Navy after high school, during the Korean War. He was on both the USS Blue Ridge and the USS Virgo.

He worked for PG&E in Modesto for 35 years.

Upon retirement he moved to Sequim, Washington and became a member of Sequim Community Church.

Donald is survived by his wife Dorothy Houx; children Duane (Jeanne) Houx of Modesto, Doreen Houx of Chowchilla, California and Dave Houx of Los Angeles, California; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Louise Thurston and Wilma Brown.

A memorial service will be held at Sequim Community Church, 950 N 5th Ave, Sequim, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place later in Modesto.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Sequim Community Church.