January 2, 1955 ~ January 28, 2018
Edward Lee Eddie Houchens, 63, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, at home surrounded by all four of his girls.
He was born January 2, 1955, in California, Missouri, the son of Donald Earl and Donna Ruth (Chamberlain) Houchens.
Eddie was a 1973 graduate of Versailles High School.
He was united in marriage on June 25, 1977, in Rich Fountain, to Bernadette Mary Bernie Brandt who survives.
Eddie worked for Von Hoffman Press as a pressman for over 40 years. In retirement, he worked part-time at Menards.
He was a part of the families of Capital City Christian Church and Capital West Christian Church for over 40 years. He ran the video production at Capital City for about 20 years and was the head angel at Journey to Bethlehem for 20 years.
He was an active member of Meadow Lake Acres Golf Club for over 27 years and Railwood Golf Club where he thoroughly enjoyed golfing with Bernie and friends. He graced the stages of Stained Glass Theater and Capital City Productions.
He enjoyed working with technology and video equipment. He and Bernie loved their nights out singing Karaoke with their friends. He also enjoyed fishing with the grandchildren, hunting, woodworking, and listening to his quad 8-tracks.
He was a wonderful daddy to his three girls, an amazing papa to his nine grandchildren, and he was the best husband a girl could ever ask for.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Bernie Houchens, Jefferson City; three daughters, Cherie (Doug) Ehlen, Greenword, IN; Tammie (Ed) Blythe, Pittsville, MO; Christie (Lance) Buckner, Ashland, MO; his mother, Donna Houchens, Versailles; one brother, Gary (Debbie) Houchens, Billings, MO; nine grandchildren, Estella, Anastasia, Abigail, and Elijah Blythe; Titus, Georgia, and Daisy Ehlen; Alexis and Tristan Buckner; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Houchens; and a sister, Sherry Houchens.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at Capital City Christian Church.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Capital City Christian Church with Pastors Don Fankhauser, Ken Harland, and Troy Easley officiating.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Siteman Cancer Center or to Stained Glass Theater.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Guestbook
Bernie and family, I am sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are breaking. May the fact that Eddie is now at rest and has met his Savior face to face bring you comfort. Remember the good times and know he loved you all very much. He was a blessing to all of those he came in contact with. I will always remember how wonderful he was when he was on stage at Stained Glass Theatre. If I can do anything for you, please let me know.
so sorry for loss of your best friend Bernie. my thought and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for the loss of Eddie. Such a wonderful, loving, and joyous man. He made the earth a better place indeed. Sending our thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort.
Bernie and Family;
We are so sorry for your loss. We know he is welcome into the Kingdom with open arms. Let the love of our wonderful Savior give you strength. Sending prayers of comfort to you all.
Bernie and Family;
We are so sorry for your loss. We know he is welcome into the Kingdom with open arms. Let the love of our wonderful Savior give you strength. Sending prayers of comfort to you all.
Bernie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Eddie was such a sweet guy and his smile always brightened up the room–mainly because you knew it was so genuine. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you adjust to the changes his passing brings. But we also know that because of the hope we have in Jesus, you will find strength in God’s perfect plan and the love of your physical and church families.
Bernie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please take some comfort that he is no longer in pain and in a much better place.
Bernie and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Ed. We will always have fond memories of his “stellar” performance as the Head angel in Journey! Prayers for comfort and peace.
So sorry for your loss. Youall are in our prayers.
Bernie, So sorry for your loss and pray that God wraps His arms around you. Ed will be remembered as a fun loving person and brightened the room with his charisma.
It was my privilege to call Eddie my friend. My prayers for your family at this difficult time. My God give you strength and bless your family.
Bernie & family, Praying for all of you, we call it a privelage to have known Ed & shared a small part of his life & your lives through God’s grace. Josh & Sara Podorski
Great love to you, Bernie, and to your family. I am grateful to have gotten to not only know Ed but to have had the opportunity to watch him perform on stage. You have both been wonderful assets to our community and Ed will be forever missed. May God bring you peace during this time of heartbreak.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know God will give you the strength you all need to make it through.
Bernie we are so deeply sorry for your loss. May our Heavenly Father wrap his arms around you and give you the strength needed for the days ahead. Keeping your family in our prayers!
Bernie: So sorry to hear about Eddie’s passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts.
Dear Bernie, May the Lord of all give you and your family, peace beyond all understanding, at this time.
Bernie & Family, May God embrace you and give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bernie, I want to send my condolences to you, your lovely family and friends in this time of loss. Take heart in the assurance that you will one day be with Eddie again. I will be praying for you all.