Clement Andre Houle passed away unexpectedly at his home in Elma on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was 60. Clement was born August 22, 1958, in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada to Roger and Angelé (Freschette) Houle. He was raised in Drummondville and had lived in Michigan and Montesano before settling in Elma.

On June 2, 1984, Clement married the love of his life, LouAnn Sutten, at the Montesano Church of God. She survives him at the family home.

Clement graduated from Montesano High School, Grays Harbor College and also Central Washington University where he earned his bachelor’s of science degree.

Clement had worked as a customer service estimator for the Grays Harbor Public Utilities District; retiring last year after 35 years at GH PUD.

Clement loved the Lord and worked 33 years by LouAnn’s side in ministry in various churches and served as a worship leader at Elma Church of God for 24 years. He was also involved with the Garden Gremlins Relay for Life team.

Clement loved spending time with his wife and family, he also enjoyed reading, working on his 2001 Mustang and doing D.I.Y. projects. Clement’s biggest hobby was researching different things on the internet.

In addition to his loving wife, LouAnn, he is also survived by his sons; Philip Houle of Tumwater and Benjamin Houle of Olympia; his brother Bernard (Eulia) Houle of Montesano and his sister Lucie (Tim) Chamberlain of Clarkston, Washington; many nieces, nephews and great friends.

Clement was preceded in death by his baby sister France Houle; his parents Roger and Angelé Houle and his in-laws Charles and Dora Sutten.

A celebration of life is planned for 2 p.m., Monday, July 29, at the Montesano Church of God. A graveside service will take place at Masonic Cemetery in Elma.

Memorials in memory of Clement are suggested to Double K Adventure Retreat Building Fund, 620 Tall Timber Trail, Easton, WA 98925.

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