Walter Earl Van Houten

WALTER VAN HOUTEN

Funeral services, for Walter Earl Van Houten, age 80, of Gladewater, will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater, Bro. Roger Gage officiating, interment will follow at Gladewater Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Walter was born in White Oak on August 20, 1938 to the late W.D. and Ruby (Lary) Van Houten. He passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 in a Gladewater care facility. He was a Class of 57’ graduate from Gladewater High School, a retired oilfield machinist from Spencer-Harris, and a member of the Clarksville City Baptist Church. Walter enjoyed hunting and fishing, reading, gardening, watching the Texas Rangers, and spending time with his loving family. He was also a talented and generous woodworker, gifting and donating his creations to family and for charity.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mrs. Barbara (Pullin) Van Houten of Gladewater; son, Donald Van Houten of Gladewater; daughter, Trecia Cail and husband Neil of Frisco; brothers, Roy T. Van Houten and wife Linda of Gladewater, Maxy Van Houten of Texas City; sister, Yvonne Lee of Gladewater; grandchildren, Holly Van Houten of Houston, Brian Van Houten of Gladewater; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William “Bill” Van Houten, Danny Van Houten; sister, Merle Rials.