Robert Vernon Houts of Butte, Montana, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the age of 70. Bob was born in Butte, Montana on July 5, 1953 to Robert and Florence Houts.
The few summers, Bob was a camp host at various campgrounds around Canyon Ferry and Hauser Lake where he made many new friends. When off duty Bob spent many glorious hours on the water casting for Walleye. When not fishing, you could be certain he was on his Harley burning up the miles. Bob was a friend to everyone and every dog he met. He will be missed.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents.
He left behind his daughter, Janel; his granddaughters, Morgan and Lexie; and his sisters, Cheryl and Kim;
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Robert.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services is privileged to care for Robert and his family.
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Bobbie Stodden says
Kim and family, so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. May memories of happier times get you though this difficult time. Bob did love riding his Harley.
bob burnell says
i’am Bob Burnell friend and former co-worker of Bob Houts. i hold countless good memoeries of Bob from time on the job or out hunting events. He was always there for me as the time i move away from Butte to Spokane Washington he loaded his pickup and followed me to my new home in Spokane. i never saw him back down from anything but he was a little scared the day he got his new 1973 red pickup stuck up at granite moutain west of melrose mt. a passer bye help us pull Bob’s truck off a boulder. we snapped the chain and rope 3 times. it was so bad one flip and its was a mile to the bottom of the canyon. One other time Bob crashed his motorcycle in front of the dairy qween on harrison ave. and he told me he was looking at some cute girls walking down the street and there was a car stopped in front of him making a left to the dairy qween. Bob said he layed the bike down and all he saw was the gas tank going under the car. talk about road rash lol until we meet again buddy always in my thoughts Bob Burnell
Mark Johnson says
R I P my friend
Charlene Warren says
Bob Brunell…what cute memory (DQ). I always saw Bob with a smile and a twinkle in his eye…he and his buddy, Jimmy Johnson – double trouble on motor bikes driving down the road in Vegas. 💪👀👍Rest easy Bob Houts!
Teri n Bill Tregear says
Bob we will miss you at Riverside Campground. We had some great times. RIP my friend.
Chad and Cindy Galbavy says
Bob was the sweetest and kindest guy. He was our camp host. We had a wonderful visit with him the night before his passing. He always had a big smile and was so welcoming. We are going to miss him. Deepest sympathy.
Butch and Cleo Schultz says
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We met him at White Sandy Campground and could not believe how friendly he was to each camper and what a great host he was. We followed him to Riverside and played cribbage and visited about fishing each time we went and camped. He will be missed by all of the people he came in contact with. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Donna Morgan says
You gave me the greatest gift I ever received our daughter Janel, for that I am enternaly greatful. May you rest in Peace pain-free! Always, Donna
John Reynolds says
I met Bob years ago. Over the years we would meet up again. We rode motorcycles together, which I know he really enjoyed. Condolences to his family and friends 🙏
I know he’s riding his Harley on his way to his favorite fishing hole. RIP friend 🏍😎
Dan & June Wall says
Bob was a very nice person. He was a great host at all the camp sites he was hosting. had many talks and meals with him. camping will not be the same without his presence there. you will always be in our heart ♥️.
Kim McGee says
Bobbie Stodden, thank you so much. Bob Burnell, thank you for the memories of his earlier years!! That definitely was Bob!Yes Charlene, he always always had a twinkle in his eye!! Wonderful memory
Marj ray says
I knew Bob when he worked for hicountry Jerky. What a sweet kind man. I was in charge of all of the route drivers at the time, so I got to talk to him every day. We finally met at a car show in butte one year. He was so easy to like. I lost my dad two years ago at age 94. I feel for you and your loss. GOD BLESS.
Pamela Jensen says
I was married to bob he was everything to me he broke my ❤️I never recovered from it I still miss him I was in Walmart they told me he died I couldn’t get out there fast I was so upset i
Wish I could’ve said good by I’ll always love you