Mimi Jocelyn Houghtalen

Mimi Jocelyn Houghtalen, 81, of Estero, FL passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Promise Hospital of Fort Myers surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Ogden, UT, she had been a resident of Estero since 1995. Mimi was born November 30, 1935 in South Bend, IN, a daughter of the late Leo Joseph and Sara Elizabeth (Trumble) Bauer. Mimi Jocelyn Bauer met Joe Houghtalen in the fall of 1952 on a pep bus for a high school football game. Their first date was to Midnight Mass that Christmas Eve. Both she and Joe knew after that first date that they would spend their lives together. They married in 1955 and raised 6 six children. Their path was mixed with all the human experiences of joy and pain, but their love was ever constant. Mimi was an avid golfer and participated in several leagues. She even had a hole-in-one at the Country Creek Golf Course. She was active in her church as a sponsor for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults as well as other ministries. Mimi had a deep artistic flair and used her talents for painting, coloring, and making jewelry. Many organizations benefitted from the sales proceeds of jewelry that Mimi donated. She shared her beautiful, hand-crafted rosaries with people near and far. Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years, Robert J. Houghtalen and those listed below. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Jo Ann Loomis, Robert Bauer and Paul Bauer. A private memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church. Memorial contributions in Mimi’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Mimi’s Family: Cheryl Jameson, husband Lewis Jameson – Ogden, UT Sara Wallace, husband Matthew Wallace Reed, Roland Daniel Jameson, wife Mallory Jameson Ari, Ezra Elizabeth Tanner, husband Zachary Tanner Ansel, Theo Stephanie Jameson Cynthia Noto, husband Frank Noto – Rockville, MD Amy Biddy, husband James Biddy Frank Noto III Natalie Noto Robert Joseph Houghtalen, Jr., wife Barbara – Greensburg, PA Bryan Houghtalen, wife Brittany Mason, Addison, Parker Scott Wilson-Houghtalen, wife Jamie Kolton, Tinson Jessica Martin, husband Rian Lilly James Houghtalen, wife Stephanie – Willard, UT Branson Yantes, wife Bobbi Addyson, Mykah, Beckhem, Nora Jarel Yantes Jonas, Lucy Emma Lloyd, husband Hunter Noah Houghtalen, wife McKenzie Isaac Houghtalen Chloe Gallegos Abbey Gallegos Michael Houghtalen, wife Aimee – Logandale, NV Natasha Leonard, husband Jamie Alyssa, Cameron, Baby Savannah Bowman, husband Benson Michael Houghtalen Avery Houghtalen Olivia Houghtalen Jennifer Cooley, husband Jason – Ogden, UT David Robinson Mimi Robinson Stephen, Jaemi

Mimi Jocelyn Houghtalen

November 30, 1935 - January 21, 2017