Barbara Sue Houghtaling's Obituary
Barbara Sue Houghtaling
Barbara S. Houghtaling was born November 15, 1954 in Riverside, CA to the late Barbara M. Moss and the late James E. Rixie. She passed on January 29th, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital.
Growing up Barbara and her family moved frequently. In 1976 she found herself in Yakima, WA where she met the love of her life, Terry J. Houghtaling while he was on military training. Shortly after they were wed on April 22, 1977. Together they raised two beautiful daughters, eldest Jolene V. Houghtaling and youngest Veronica M. Houghtaling. Through Terry's military career Barbara stayed by his side through many moves as a beloved wife and mother, raising their children at home. Barbara spent her free time doing the thing she loved most, quilting and crafting. In later years she worked as a tax professional touching the lives of everyone she came in contact.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband Terry J. Houghtaling, daughters Jolene V. Houghtaling & Veronica M. Houghtaling, 3 older brothers Steven Rixie, Charles Rixie & James Rixie, and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by mother Barbara Moss, father James E. Rixie and brothers Johnny Rixie & Glenn Rixie.
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