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Fred B. Houck, 70

Fred B. Houck passed into rest on July 11, 2017, in Blanchard, Idaho, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 6, 1946, in Pennsylvania to Fred L. Houck and Catherine Baker Houck.

Fred was married to Robbie Houck. He was an avid outdoorsman and active political junkie. Fred was also a talented water well consultant and site locator and he served in the United States Army.

Fred is survived and deeply loved by two sons, Fred D. (Tierney) Houck and Bret (Julie) Houck; five daughters, Lisa (Joel) Shawen, Caryn (Rea) Hederman, Jen (Rob) Dyreson, Robin (Greg) Ragsdale and Stephanie McAlister; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Don (Joanne) Houck and Ken (Lisa) Houck.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. English Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit Fred’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.

Please make donations in Fred’s honor to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho.