Jean Houston

    Norma Jean Houston of Holyoke was born Sept. 25, 1924, to Lester McCormick and Henrietta (Schmidt) McCormick in Holyoke. She died Nov. 24, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society — Fort Collins Village at the age of 94.
    Norma Jean, also known as Jean,  graduated from Phillips County High School in 1942. Following graduation, Jean moved to Denver, returning to Holyoke in 1957.
    Jean worked at several clerical positions, retiring from Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in 1986 after nearly 25 years.
    Jean enjoyed playing cards with friends and was a whiz at crossword puzzles. She loved her Colorado Rockies and could give you the personal information on her favorite players. She volunteered and served on several committees with the Holyoke Methodist Church.
    Following retirement, Jean enjoyed her early morning walks and again in the afternoon, marking 6 miles a day. Her friends were a very important part of her life, always looking out for them and caring for them in any way she could. Jean’s life was dedicated to her family, and spending time with them was her passion.
    Jean is survived by her daughters, Janice Kaz and Dennis of Fort Collins and Joyce Toliver and Joe of Brighton; grandsons, Ryan Toliver of Johnstown and Brent Toliver of Brighton; granddaughters, Anissa Fabrizio and Tony and their son Brandon of Thornton and Melany Hill and Tom and their son Ashton of Fort Collins; sisters-in-law, Lola McCormick of Northglenn and Jean McCormick of Brighton; and several loved nieces and nephews.
    Jean was preceded in death by an infant daughter; parents, Lester and Henrietta McCormick; brothers, Dean, J.T. and Larry; and sister-in-law, Darlene McCormick.
    The memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Holyoke. A private family inurnment will be held at Holyoke Cemetery. There will be no viewing.
    In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Regent Park Skilled Nursing in Holyoke, Good Samaritan Village in Fort Collins or Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins.
    Baucke Funeral Home is in charge of the service.