Connie passed away on March 19, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of Herbert and Joyce Ludwig, Connie was born August 17, 1949 in Springfield, Missouri. She was the oldest of seven sisters and one brother. In a family with nine children she learned to sew at a young age, making many of her own school clothes. This skill flourished into a passion for sewing and Connie became an accomplished seamstress. Some of her greatest sewing achievements were creating wedding dresses for her daughter, daughters-in-law, and granddaughters.
She married her high school sweetheart Robert L. Houston on November 23, 1965. Their union was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple April 4, 1969. They had a happy marriage of nearly 50 years and were blessed with four sons and one daughter, who were the love of Connie's life.
After her children were raised, Connie attended and graduated from Salt Lake Community College with an Associate's degree in Business. She enjoyed a successful career as a buyer; working for KWM Electronics, Precision Assembly, Making Memories, and Walker Components.
Faithful is an accurate description of Connie. Her service to others is evidence of her love of the Lord. She devotedly served in the LDS church in many callings including stake and ward Primary President, stake and ward Relief Society President, Gospel Doctrine Teacher and many more. Connie extended love and friendship to everyone she met and took advantage of every opportunity to serve.
She is preceded in death by her father Herbert R. Ludwig, grandson, Pete Jr. Houston and great grandson Otto Lewis. She is survived by her husband Bob, mother Joyce Ludwig, son Jeff (Lani), daughter Tami (Larry) Phelps, son Neil (Khris), son Sam (Bonnie), son Peter (Melissa), 20 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday March 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the LDS Chapel located at 7255 S. 2200 W. West Jordan, 84084. Viewings will be held on Sunday from 6:00 ‚ 8:00 p.m. at the Larkin Mortuary ‚ Riverton, 3688 W. 12600 S. Riverton, 84065 and on Monday from 10:00 ‚ 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be held at the West Jordan City Cemetery.
