Herman Houston

Herman Jack Houston of Cedar City UT, passed away peacefully, at the age of 95, Friday, December 24, 2021 at the home of his son in Kaysville UT. He was born in Panguitch UT to Joseph and Rula Houston. He graduated from West High in Salt Lake City UT, and was immediately sent to Ft Bragg, North Carolina to be trained in the Army. He served in World War II, in the liberation of Italy, as a medic in the 10th Mountain Division and was awarded the Bronze Star for outstanding and meritorious service in action during the battle of the Apennine Mountains and Poe Valley. He earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Utah and a Master’s degree at Brigham Young University. Herman worked as a business teacher at Cedar High School, a speech therapist for several Southern Utah school districts, and a business owner. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Cedar City UT, and served his ward faithfully in many capacities. Herman enjoyed growing a flower garden, traveling, spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), and doing things with friends. He was a big fan of the Utah Jazz and loved Zion National Park. Herman is preceded in death by his mother (Rula) and father (Joseph), his first wife Kaye Owens Houston, his second wife Margaret Edwards Houston, his son Richard Houston (Danette), his daughter-in-law Susan Cantrell Houston, his stepson Mark Edwards, and his grandson Johnathon Houston. He is survived by his sister Karen Tebbs; 5 Sons: Dennis (Sue), David (Tera), Ron (Liesl), Mike (Annette), and John (Janet); 21 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. A Service will be held in Cedar City, UT on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 11am, there will be a viewing that morning from 9:30-10:30am. Interment will be at the Panguitch City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org