Obituary

Bruce John VanHout

November 6, 1956 - December 3, 2024

Bruce John VanHout, age 68, passed away Tuesday afternoon December 3, 2024 at his son’s home in Franklinton, Louisiana. He was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin before moving to Colorado as a young man. Bruce worked in subcontracting flooring for 40 years, owning and operating his own company Evergreen Floor Covering. He was always a hard-working man to provide for the needs of his family. Bruce had many passions outside of the jobsite and played as hard as he worked. He loved drag racing and boating and had a love for Ford cars through the years, especially the iconic Ford Mustang. Bruce loved to travel, including to his favorite areas of Mexico, but his most joyous travel was getting on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle with his riding buddies or family and riding across the country to tour many different areas. He was the kind of man who would do anything to help his family or friends in need, sacrificing of himself to support others but always full of love, keeping family connected and together no matter the distance or circumstances. Bruce was a great storyteller, often sharing his many great experiences with those he knew. He was always smiling and laughing and a true joy to be around. Bruce will be forever missed by all that he was close to.

Survived by: Son and Daughter in law: Justin Lee VanHout and Kelly Caroline VanHout of Franklinton; Daughter: Angela Marie VanHout of North Carolina; Step-Daughters: Miranda Lee Sturrock, Kelly Ann Rayburn both of Bailey, Colorado; 8 Grandchildren: Gabriel Thomas VanHout, Cameron Bruce VanHout, Alexander Willie LaMons, Isaac Riley Varys, Whitney Sturrock, Hayley Rayburn, Peyton Rayburn, Mason Rayburn; 2 Great-grandsons: Ethan Varys, Kai Varys; Brother and Sister in law: Brian and Marty VanHout of Green Bay; Sister: Jan Bozella of Green Bay; Also survived by nieces, nephews, their families and many dear friends

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph J. VanHout and Shirley M. LaFave VanHout, a brother Paul VanHout, father in law and mother in law William H. “Frankie” Franks and Frankie Beatty Franks.

A Celebration of Bruce’s Life will be planned for June in Green Bay and he will be laid to rest alongside his family.

Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton, Louisiana is in charge of arrangements.