James Houston Obituary

James Edward Houston, born December 9, 1935 in Lewistown, PA, passed away Friday, February 1st in Montrose, Colorado. Jim attended Lebanon Valley College, where he met and married Sandra Ann Mohler in 1957. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. Upon graduation in 1960, Jim joined the US Army where he completed oral surgery training and served for 20 years. After retiring as colonel, Jim entered private practice in Colorado Springs. He and Sandy retired to Buena Vista, Colorado in 1992, and then moved to Montrose in 2007, where Jim was very active with Habitat for Humanity. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra Ann Mohler, their five children (Kathy, Robert, Stephen, Michael and Sherri), four grandchildren, two sisters and one brother. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of James Houston to Habitat for Humanity of Montrose County, P.O. Box 162, Montrose, CO 81402.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 5, 2013.
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Sandy & Family, I was so sad to read that COL Houston passed away. I worked with him in the DENTAC at Fort Carson probably 35 years ago. He was such a nice man and Sandy, you and Jim were the Ken & Barbie of the DENTAC: such a lovely and beautiful couple! COL Houston also pulled my wisdom teeth out when he had his private practice in COS. I will keep many memories of Jim and his sweet, sweet family.

February 13, 2013

So sorry for the loss of a loved one. May the Almighty give you strength and comfort during this time.

C Jackman

February 8, 2013

Jim and I went to Annville High School together, had lunch several times when he lived in Colorado Springs and Buena Vista. My God bless and take care of his family.

Sam Allwein

February 6, 2013

James Houston family---I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was in my class in high school. May God bless you all.

Judy Kindt Palm

February 6, 2013

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