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

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“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth…”  It is with great sadness that we announce that John Houston passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015.  Words cannot describe how much he meant to Houston’s, Inc.

John’s honorable career as an Air Force pilot carried over to his work in the foodservice industry.  He believed in making deals with just a handshake, and he was a man of his word:  if he said he would do something, he made sure it was done.  His passion for life, for his work, and for his family and friends ensured John was an esteemed member of the company, of the foodservice industry, and of the community.

John, you will be greatly missed by all, but your time to rest has come.  We find comfort knowing that, in the words from your favorite poem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr, you have “Put out [your] hand, and touched the face of God.”

Update:  Tribute and remembrance to be held at 2:00 on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Waverly Golf Club in Portland, Oregon.  1100 SE Waverly Drive.  The family has suggested donations be made to the American Lung Association in lieu of flowers.

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