A. Houghton

A. “Dwayne” Houghton, 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, after a brief diagnosis of cancer; surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Idalia, CO in 1933 to Nancy and Earl Houghton.

He proudly served in the Korean War as a member of the US Navy aboard the USS Oriskany and was awarded the National Defense, Korean, and the United Nations Service Medals.  In the Navy, he received training in Aviation Electronics which led him to work for IBM as a Customer Engineer for 31 years.  Residing in Utah for 54 years; he was a loyal Broncos and Jazz fan, and became an avid camper; enjoying fishing and hunting.  He thoroughly enjoyed the times he spent with family and friends on “The Burrow,” a houseboat on Lake Powell.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his two brothers Hallie and Ivan, and sister Marie.

He is survived by his wife Carole; daughter, Kimberly Toscan (Vince); son Duane Houghton; his two grandchildren Leslee Miller and Jacob Miller; and close family friend, Sharon Morley.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.   Friends may visit family Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary.  Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com