Lawrence Edward “Skip” Houston
Lawrence Edward “Skip” Houston, 80, of Grove City went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday.
He was born Oct. 20, 1936, in Mars to the late Raymond Walter Houston and Miriam Lloyd (Houston) Bash.
A humble and faithful member of Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Harrisville, Skip served as a trustee, deacon and elder. Having worked as a welder and carpenter, he retired as a truck driver.
In addition to spending time with his family and church family, he found great joy in the many years he served as a volunteer at the Grove City Medical Center.
Skip enjoyed caring for his lawn and roses, golf and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Virginia A. (Buchanan) Houston; three daughters, Lacy Houston, Lisa Theodorson and Lori Saloom; and one son, Larry Houston. God blessed him with five grandchildren, Ashley Taylor, Ryan Saloom, Megan Theodorson, Nicole Risch and Shane Houston; and three great- grandchildren, Owen Taylor, Carly Taylor and Alexander Saloom. Skip is also survived by three sisters, Georgetta May Burk, De Etta Gay (Bash) Janis and Claudia Jean (Bash) Copple; and one brother, Kenneth Richard Bash.
Skip was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Walter Houston and Gerald Lee Houston; and one sister, Barbara Louise Roberts.
HOUSTON — A gathering for the friends and family of Lawrence Edward Houston, who died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, will take place between 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Preston Hall, Camp Bucoco, 150 Bucoco Lane, Slippery Rock.Arrangements are being completed by Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Skip's honor to Grove City Medical Center, 631 N. Broad St., Grove City, Pa., 16127For more information, please visit www.cunninghamfhgc.com.
