Larry Patrick “Pat” Houghton
Larry Patrick “Pat” Houghton of Quincy, IL was received into the arms of Jesus on May 16th, 2026. He surely heard the words “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
Pat was born on February 28th, 1944 to Albert and Moxie (King) Houghton in Ashburn, MO. He graduated from Mark Twain High School in 1962.
On January 20th, 1963 he married Donna Colvin. Together, they had five children. Michele (Steve) Vogler of Byrnes Mill, MO, Kevin (Nancie) Houghton of Quincy, Missy (Tim) Klusmeyer of O’Fallon, MO, Tara (Josh) Will of Quincy and Suzi (Rob) Postma of Siren, WI.
Pat was an active member of Madison Park Christian Church since 1970. His greatest pride came from leading his five children to know Jesus. He served as an elder and deacon over the years.
Gardening and landscaping brought Pat joy. He was a skilled gardener, and cultivated beautiful flowers in his gardens wherever he lived.
Pat worked as a CNA at Good Samaritan home until his retirement in 2006. He was a blessing and a light to all in his care.
In addition to his devoted wife of 63 years and his children, Pat is survived by his grandchildren: Geoffrey Speckhart, Nathan (Katy) Speckhart, Patrick Vogler, Caitlin Vogler, Brittany (Cory) Durst, Taylor (Alex) Bugg, Kale (Gabby) Houghton, Katlin (Sam) Braun, Bryce Klusmeyer, Elizabeth Edwards, Zachery (Jacki) Edwards, Paige Jones, Emily Jones, Bella Will, Zach (Christina) Postma, Jacob (Erin) Postma, David (Jo) Postma, fifteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law, Don (Geri) Houghton, his sister Joyce Houghton, and his brother-in-law, Jim Colvin.
Services will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Madison Park Christian Church, 4700 Broadway, Quincy, IL, 62305. Family and friends are invited. Memorials can be made to Madison Park Christian Church.
I worked with Larry at Good Samaritan Nursing Home .He was a very kind passionate dedicated man .one of the best you can have ever met especially in the nursing profession to see a man be so loving and caring and so gentle I mean he was so precise when getting them ready for the day as if they were getting ready to go to a board meeting . And he did that with every patient. Larry will be well remembered. I know I will always remember him.I always looked up to him he set the standard high but I always did my best to follow his example..May he rest forever in God’s heaven.