John O. Van Houten

John Oliver Van Houten passed away at age 95 on August 12, 2024 in Livingston, Montana with family around him. 

He was born in Indianapolis IN, grew up in Iowa, and came west to Washington State University for a degree in chemistry. He was a wheat farmer in central Washington, then worked as a stockbroker, and eventually as a labor economist. 

John had four children, four grandchildren, and is survived by his wife of 38 years, Alice de Costa. He loved hunting with his German Shorthair Pointers and was an excellent bicyclist who won many races. 

 Per his request, no service will be held. John’s ashes will be scattered in his favorite places around the country. In his memory, donations may be made to Stafford Animal Shelter in Livingston or to Parkinsons Research. 

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