Jacob C. "Jake" Houston

Elmore: Jacob Charles "Jake" Houston, 32 of Elmore died unexpectedly on August 8, 2021 at Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born October 19, 1988 in Morrisville, the son of Michael V. Houston and the late Michelle (LaRow) Houston. He graduated from Peoples Academy in Morrisville.

Jake was a carpenter. He was employed by Sean Dolan Builders in Morrisville.

He was a member of the Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, shooting his gun, camping, hiking and kayaking. Jacob loved his two daughters with all of his heart and soul. Spending time and doing activities with them meant everything to him.

Survivors include: his father, Michael Houston and step mother, Dawn Houston, both of Elmore; his paternal grandmother, Arlene Houston of Dixson, Missouri; his children, Nora G. Houston and Scarlett R. Houston of Morrisville; his companion, Ciera Ainsworth and her children, Damian, Izia and Maliki, all of Morrisville; siblings, Joseph V. Houston of North Carolina, Emily Ankerson of Florida, Rachel Hogan of Morrisville, and Joshua Hess of Eden; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life was held at 1 PM, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club, 1158 Garfield Road, Morrisville. A brief ceremony was held at 2PM, followed by a pot luck luncheon. Dress was casual, as Jake would have wanted. Many stories were shared as everyone honored Jake's memory.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

Dian R. Holcomb, of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick, is assisting family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcomed at: northern vermontfuneralservice.com.