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COLORADO John J. Housman, 41, died on Sunday, August 2, 2009, at his home in Colorado. John was born on March 6, 1968, in York, the son of John R. Houseman, deceased, and Shirley K. Davis of Red Lion. He is survived by two sons, Nathaniel Housman and Cory Housman; his daughter, Hope Housman; and one grandson, Eben. John also left two sisters, Shennon Housman of Harrisburg and Heather Jumper of Red Lion. John lived life to the fullest. He was happiest spending time with his daughter, Hope. A memorial service for John will be held Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Faith Alive Church, 1401 Williams Road, York, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Published by York Daily Record on Aug. 28, 2009.

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Judi Mont

September 4, 2009

Dear Shirley,

I was so sorry to hear of J.J.'s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

TERESA BRYANT

August 31, 2009

DEAR SHENNON, I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

Tammy Yinger

August 28, 2009

I am saddended to hear of John's passing, I new him when he and Laura had Nathaniel and attended York Town Chapel he had a awesome Testimony that no doubt changed many lives, May the Lord be your comforter in this time of loss, John is with Jesus.

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