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HOUGHTON -- Doris M. Houghton, 79, born June 19, 1929, went home to be with her husband and her Lord Jesus Christ on November 22, 2008 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald Houghton; her parents, Oma Louetta Lappin and Marion Lappin; grandson, Jonathan Owens; sisters, Winona and Dolores Lappin; and step-mother, Edna Lappin. Doris was born in Dodge City, KS and settled in Albuquerque with her family in 1939. Doris is survived by her children, Albert Houghton, Pamela Kirkpatrick and husband Allen, Donna Houghton, Janetta Houghton, Cynthia Houghton, Tina Sieg and husband Wayne, grandchildren, David and Benjamin Owens, Rick and Leslie Kirkpatrick, Marcella Houghton, Kienan and Kyle Sieg; sister Norma Franklin; brother Harold Lappin and wife Maria. Doris' devotion to family extended to the care of nine foster children whom she held dear. She also leaves behind many friends at Faith Chapel where she attended since 1942. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Presbyterian Hospice, PO Box 26666, 87125. Viewing and visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Foursquare Church, 1726 Girard NE on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Services will take place Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008.
        Published on: Tue November 25, 2008