Houston’s is sad to share that we have recently lost of two members of our family. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family members and loved ones of Bob Schock and Dorothy Plum.

Robert “Bob” Schock
September 6, 1959 – November 30, 2016

Robert “Bob” Shock

Our KC family has been grieving the sudden loss of Bob Schock. Bob began his time at Houston’s in 2015 and was assigned the responsibility of order picking. Bob was a hard worker and everyone around him cared about his welfare and made sure he was ok. Bob loved to adopt stray cats and they meant everything to him. He had no family residing in the area so aside from his stray cats; Houston’s was his family.

A gathering was held on December 8, 2016 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Around thirteen Houston’s employees were in attendance. This is a true testament to how the employees cared for Bob and the impact his death had on their lives. A moment of silence and a toast was given in honor of Bob at the Houston’s Christmas Party.

Our thoughts continue to go out to our KC family.

Dorothy Plum
December 25, 1947 – October 31, 2016

Dorothy is the wife of H-Trans driver Bill Plum. They were married in 1991 and lived in the Kansas City area so that Dorothy could be close to her family. Dorothy was a licensed cosmetologist who had owned a salon in Alexander but in later years, she moved to the medical field as a transcriptionist and administrative assistant until her retirement in 2010. Dorothy was also an accomplished singer and performed at weddings, in church, and even traveled with a gospel group.

Services were held on November 12, 2016 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Dodge City, Kansas. Memorial contributions were made to Northcare Hospice and Servants of Mary – Ministers to the Sick.

Bill – We express our condolences to you and your family.

By Guest Writer: Melissa Anderson; Houston’s Director of Pricing & Programs