Dwaine Houtz

Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Dwaine Houtz, 83, died June 29, 2011, surrounded by his family.

Dwaine was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Mapleton, Utah, five minutes after his twin brother, Blaine, to Leslie and Zona Houtz. He grew up in Mapleton, Roosevelt and Provo, graduating from Provo High. After graduation, he served in the US Navy in Panama. He married his high school sweetheart, Adene Gardner, on Nov. 20, 1947. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Dwaine worked for IBM for nearly 30 years in California, Washington and Utah. After retirement, he indulged his love of golf and performed volunteer work for his church.

Dwaine is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Gary Bangerter) and Rebecca; son, Russ (Jolene); seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother, Lyle (Jeanette) and sisters, LaDonna Rawlings. Preceded in death by his wife, Adene, parents and brothers, Worland Jay and Blaine.

The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staffs of Lakeview Hospital and Vista Care and to Dr. Russell Shields and his staff.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at the Bountiful 24th Ward Chapel, 720 East 550 North. Friends may visit with family on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.