Alvis Edward Lee Houser, Jr.

Alvis "Al" Edward Lee Houser, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 14, 1937 in Council Hill, Oklahoma, the son of Lilly Mae (Woodward) Houser and Alvis Edward Lee Houser, Sr. He grew up in Bixby where he was known as “Junior”.

Al served in the United States Army as a cryptographer and held a top secret security clearance while serving in Army intelligence. Al left the Army to continue his college education at Northeastern State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.

After receiving his degree from Northeastern, Al moved to Germany where he taught for 4 years. Al loved to travel and took advantage of his time in Europe to tour the continent extensively, driving the autobahn, tasting wine and enjoying his surroundings.

On July 25th, 1973 he married the love of his life, Cheryl Burris in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Al and Sherry spent the 70's and 80's raising their three children Jeff, Jenni and Jill. He loved spending his weekends cheering on his kids at softball, basketball and soccer tournaments. When the family wasn’t at a sporting event Al had them fishing and camping down at the lake.

He was a great provider, working as a computer programmer and analyst for the bulk of his career. Al's work drew him to Phoenix in 1991 where he and Sherry lived for 13 years.

While in Phoenix, Al took up golfing and crafting golf clubs. He made several sets of clubs for his family and friends. Al achieved two hole in ones over his lifetime.

Al retired in 2003 and their love of family and grandchildren drew he and Sherry back to Bixby. The move back to Bixby started a new chapter in Al's life, He gained the title of “Papa” and set out to spoil his 7 grandchildren Allison, Maggie, Luke, Trent, Evie, Lily and Jake.

Al's love of family led him to purchase a house at Lake Hudson. Al loved spending his free time at the lake, enjoying the quiet, feeding the birds on his porch and of course fishing.

Through out his life Al Houser genuinely enjoyed people, he was a great listener, a great talker and a great friend. He enjoyed spending his mornings with his friends, drinking coffee and talking about life and the experiences they shared growing up in Bixby. Al cared about the community of Bixby and took an active role in local politics and city government.

Al was a genuine guy and was the pillar that supported his family, they all will miss him greatly.

Al and Sherry were members of Asbury United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lilly Mae (Woodward) Houser and Alvis Edward Lee Houser, Sr.

Surviving include his wife, Cheryl Houser; son, Jeff Armstrong; daughters, Jennifer Edwards and husband, Jeff; Jill Castleberry and husband, Jason; and seven grandchildren, Allison, Maggie, Luke, Trent, Evie, Lily, Jake.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Alvis Edward Lee Houser, Jr. to the St. Jude's Children Hospital.

Memorial service will be held Friday, September 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service with Gary Volz officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service and Cremation Care. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family, online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.