James George Houmand was born on December 25, 1940, to Jens Peter and Vira Osborne Houmand. His parents felt he was the best Christmas gift they ever received. He passed away peacefully on October 8th surrounded by his loved ones. Being the only son, he became the apple of the family’s eye.
Dad had a love for horses and cars. When he was 14, he bought his first car and thus began decades of dad owning some of the nicest cars and trucks around. While attending Midvale Junior High, Dad met the love of his life, Marilyn Johnson, who he always referred to as “Dimples.” They were married on October 17, 1960, just a week shy of celebrating 63 years together. They were blessed with four children who were taught to work hard by Dad’s wonderful example. Dad was self-employed and owned and operated his own transportation business for many years. He was a proud member of the “Million Mile Club” and mom was the best bookkeeper in the business. We kids always felt privileged to get to ride in the “Pete”.
Dad was a true cowboy at heart. He always enjoyed a good rodeo, watching a favorite western he had seen many times before, or just being with his family. Dad always made time for his grandkids. He had such a special relationship with each one of them. They all took to heart the wisdom and advice he shared with them.
Dad has an endless list of lifelong friends. Many of them have passed before and many continued to check on him weekly in his last days. Dad had a special way of telling a story and his favorite line was, “To make a long story short….” This usually meant you were going to be there awhile. Dad, we would all love to hear the long story now. We love and miss you so much!
He is survived by his wife Marilyn, children Jami (Brad), Mike (Sarah) and Marcy, sisters Jackie Ahlberg, Lorraine Romero and Judy Hales, sister-in-law, Linda Whetman, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his oldest son Mitch Houmand, son-in-law Chuck Williamson, his parents Jens and Vira Houmand, sister Lois Carlsen, sisters-in law and brothers-in-law, Art Ahlberg, Bonnie and Ned Hermansen, Annette and Pete Nicksich and Page Whetman.
Respecting Dad’s final wishes of no funeral services, we will be holding a Celebration of Life on October 29, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) Sandy, Utah.
Marcy,
My heartfelt and sincere condolences for your mother, you and your family in the passing of your loving father. He now rests in peace among the Angels In heaven.
May our dear Lord comfort, console and bless you in your time of mourning.
Am with you in heart and spirit.
Respectfully in prayer
Rey Rivera
Sending the family all my love and prayers. I grew up down the road from this amazing family in Draper and Jim always had the most amazing cars and trucks but by far my favorite was the semi Pete he kept that truck immaculate
Rest in paradise my dad will be happy to have a reunion in heaven 🩵
Sending Love & Prayers for you & your Family. So sorry for you at this time👩❤️👨🙏🏼
So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy who will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow.
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing.i also lost my husband recently .He was a kind and gentle person.your family is in my prayers..
I am so sorry for you loosing your husband and father. I loved him. I remember at Christmas time visiting and bringing them my mom's home made chocolates. Visiting with them. I will always remember his great laugh his kindness and love. I love you all.
Dear Houmand Family:
We are so sad that Jim has passed, and we will miss him dearly at family events. He was a really great guy - loyal to family and friends, hard working, and funny.
Sending our love, sympathies, and prayers at this tender time.
May God rest in peace my friend for many years Jim Houmand... My prayers are with his Family in this time of sorrow... But , just know he and Mitch have reunited in heaven and we should know someday we'll all be there with them again... Amen ! 🙏🙏🙏
The wotld lost good man and he will be missed. Sorry for your loss, prayers are with you and your family Joyce and Val Carlsen
Marcy and family- I’m so sorry for your loss.
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel with the passing of my brother in law, Jim Houmand. We have spent many fun times with Jim and Marilyn. My deepest sympathy to the Houmand Family.I know Jim loved you all. May you rest in peace and know that you will be missed and loved always.
Linda Whetman
Heartfelt sorrow of the passing of your beloved Husband, Father. Grandfather and Friend. We send our love, Toni and Dick Guest and Kathy Bushnell
I am so sorry to hear that Jim has passed. I enjoyed getting to know Jim at each brief INR visit I had with him- learning of his life stories, about his family - his beautiful wife that he loves so dearly and what "fun" he had working at the dollar store! He clearly was a man that was looked up to and respected by many. I pray for peace and comfort in your hearts. I know that many warm and loving memories of Jim will bring you all joy! With deepest sympathies for a lost friend.
Julee Montgomery, RN
Dearest Marilyn and family,
Please accept my condolences for the passing of your beloved Jim. My closeness with him started when he was born about two weeks and exactly two doors west of me on Union Avenue. For a few years I thought he was older because he rode a bike like my older brother Dan while I rode my trike. That feeling of looking up to him has never changed. And I will always cherish the friendship we had.
Dearest Marilyn and family,
Please accept my condolences for the passing of your beloved Jim. My closeness with him started when he was born about two weeks and exactly two doors west of me on Union Avenue. For a few years I thought he was older because he rode a bike like my older brother Dan while I rode my trike. That feeling of looking up to him has never changed. And I will always cherish the friendship we had.
Angelo Mascaro
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I am so deeply sad to hear about uncle Jim’s passing. My love and condolences to the family.