Jack Vance Houghton, age 87, of White Cloud passed away on Monday March 4, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born on May 6, 1931, in Altona, Michigan, to Orlo Henrey and Vanchie Pauline (VanHouten) Houghton and later married Berneice Janet Ryan on July 12, 2007, in White Cloud. Jack was a millwright most of his life but excelled in many other jobs throughout his life. Jack proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Croton American Legion Post #381, life-member of the Howard City VFW Post #3306, and lifetime member of the 27th Infantry Regiment Historical Society- Wolfhound. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a true outdoorsman. Jack's passion was horses. He was a modern day cowboy and enjoyed racing horses. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Berniece; children, Gail (Ronald) Houghton Buford of Belding, Jeff (LouAnn) Houghton of Greenville, and Kevin Houghton of Fenwick; grandchildren, Erin (Randall) St. John, April Green, Darla Green, Hannah Green, Angela Houghton, Randy (Penny) Houghton, Tony (Mary) Houghton, Jayde (Sarah) Houghton, Josh (Shelly) Houghton, Vanesssa Wakley, Megan Evans-Heval, Baker Evans, and Clinton (Cassie) Houghton; 16 great-grandchildren; step-children, James Ferris, William Ferris, and Alison (Brian) Miles; step-grandchildren, Curt Miles, Todd Miles, and Dylan Miles; 1 step- great grandchild; sisters, Linda (Bob) Gladding of Fenwick and Kathryn (Richard) Jennings of Massachusetts; brother, Dallas (Sharon) Houghton of Fenwick; sisters-in-law, Theda Houghton, Marilyn Houghton, Vivian Houghton, and Marilyn Sinclair Houghton; daughter-in-law, Vickie Houghton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his daughter, Teresa Green in 1984; son, Timothy Houghton in 2008; step granddaughter, Michelle Ferris; brothers, Garth Houghton, Lorain Houghton, Dennis Houghton, and Howard Houghton. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Crandell Funeral Home Chapel in White Cloud with Pastor Mark Bushen officiating. There will be a time of visitation to meet with the Houghton family prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Big Prairie-Everett Cemetery. Friends may share memories and condolences online at www.crandellfh.com. Memorial contribution may be made the American Heart Association. Visitation White Cloud Chapel Friday, March 15, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1109 E Court Street White Cloud, Michigan 49349 Memorial Service White Cloud Chapel Friday, March 15, 2019 3:00 PM 1109 E Court Street White Cloud, Michigan 49349