Florian David "FD" Houston

Florian David Houston 1927 - 2010
Florian David "FD" Houston passed away August 9, 2010, in St. George, UT, at the age of 82. He was born August 11, 1927, in Las Vegas, NV, to David Edward and Nelda Waite Houston. He was the oldest of four children.
FD graduated from Virgin Valley High School and seminary in 1945, where he played football and lettered all four years. After high school he entered the Navy and served on the USS Astoria until the end of WWII when he was released from active duty in August 1946. After his discharge from the Navy he attended Utah State College where he supported himself as a fry cook. After attending college, he returned to Mesquite to work as a history teacher and coach at Virgin Valley High School. This is also the time when he rekindled his relationship with his high school sweetheart Betty Arlene McKnight. They were married on April 30, 1948. Their marriage was solemnized in the St. George temple on July 11, 1964. FD and Betty raised five children and were married for 62 years.
As a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints he served in numerous callings including: Elders quorum president, ward mission leader, high priest group leader, bishopric, and temple ordnance worker at the St. George temple for 12 years.
FD was a successful entrepreneur owning several businesses in Las Vegas and St. George. After retiring from these businesses he quickly began his second career and was instrumental in the planning and development of Summit Mountain in UT. He also served on the Beaver Dam volunteer fire department board of directors. His passions were his family, church, horses, and work where he devoted much of his time, talents and energy.
He is survived by his wife: Children; David Clark (Judy) Houston, Lisa Michelle (Robert) McIntyre, Pamela (George) Browne and Darrin Florian (Yvonne) Houston; 17 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren; a brother Larvin Houston, and a sister Sherry Hafen. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Debra Kay; 3 grandchildren; and a brother Ronald Houston.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Littlefield LDS Chapel. Visitations will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. both at the Littlefield Chapel. Interment will follow at the Mesquite City Cemetery, Mesquite, NV. All times, are Arizona times.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences online at www.serenicare.com SereniCare Funeral Home, St. George, UT, 986-2085.