HUSTON, LaVoice Irene

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ June 7, 2007 LaVoice Irene Huston, 81, died May 31, 2007, at her home in Heber. She was born Nov.7, 1925, to Jacob and Mamie McGee in Antlers, Okla. LaVoice had two brothers, Elvern and J.C. McGee, and two sisters, Bernice Spear and Reba Wright. They all precede her in death. At the age of 12, her family moved to Casa Grande and eventually settled in Valley Farms where she met the love of her life, Joseph D. Huston. They were married for 58 years. Joe preceded her in death August 1999. LaVoice and Joe had five children, Mike of Queen Creek, Dan of Show Low, Pat of Peoria, Tim of Heber and a daughter, Marilyn King of Heber. She left posterity of 27 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. Before moving to Heber in 1978, they lived in Avondale, Wellton and Scottsdale. She had been a faithful member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the 40-8 Arizona Search and Rescue. She was also active in the senior center and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LaVoice loved to play cards, bake, work in her yard and stay active in her community. She and Joe loved to travel and visited many places across the country. She had a full life and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Heber Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There will be a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Heber Cemetery. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owensmortuary.com.