Timothy Douglas Houlette Obituary in Ankeny at Memorial Services of Iowa

Obituary For Timothy Douglas Houlette

Timothy “Tim” Douglas Houlette, 54, of Altoona, Iowa went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 9, 2026.

Visitation will take place from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Keystone Church (5525 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny). A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 18th also at Keystone, with burial to follow at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.

Tim was born on September 23, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa to Stan and Beth Houlette. He grew up in New Virginia, Iowa, attended high school at the I-35 School District and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in accounting.

While at Northwest Missouri State, Tim met his wife, Jennifer, and they were married in September 1995. Tim worked for the State of Iowa in various positions for over 30 years, most recently as a Bureau Chief of Payments and Receipts for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Faith and family were the most important things in Tim’s life. He accepted Jesus as his savior at a young age and grew in his faith throughout his life. He loved his family and was deeply devoted to supporting and spending time with them. His family brought him immense happiness and joy. Tim lived his life with strength and determination to follow God and be an example to those around him.

Tim enjoyed outdoor activities including biking several thousand miles a year around Iowa and jet skiing across Table Rock Lake in Missouri.

Tim is survived by his wife, Jennifer; his daughters, Ashleigh (John) Milstead, and Rachelle (Evan) Knowler; his grandchildren, Layla Knowler and Thomas Milstead; his parents, Stan and Beth Houlette; his grandmother, Lola McKee; his brother, Kevin (LeAnn) Houlette; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen Elben and Lyman McKee.

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