Darrell Stephen “Steve” Houston, 75, of Fulton, Kansas, passed away March 11, 2025, at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He was born July 18, 1949, in Nevada, Missouri, the son of Willard Lafayette Houston and Margaret Ann (Barnes)
Houston. He married Aleen, and they have been married for over 51 years.
Steve served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam and was stationed in Germany where he graduated from Army leadership training, which helped him build a successful career. He attended college earning degrees in chemistry and construction management. Steve worked in construction quality control for more than 35 years with Fluor Daniel company, serving on an elite travel team that took him and his family across the country where he worked in 15 states on multiple projects, including nuclear power plants, oil refineries and building bridges. Steve was an incredible leader with many talents and abilities.
Steve and his brother, Stuart, loved farming and cattle ranching. They began buying land at the age of 19 and continued to build a family farm legacy throughout their lives. Steve enjoyed driving around and looking at cows with his children and grandchildren. He loved classic rock and enjoyed watching concerts and movies with his children. He had a quiet spirit and was often found sitting out on the porch and enjoying the view of his farm. He loved to laugh, tell stories and tinker on projects. He was a hard worker and a man of integrity, character and faith. He regularly attended the West Liberty United Methodist Church with his family.
In addition to his wife Aleen, Steve is survived by his children, Scott Houston (Adam G.), El Segundo, California, Jenny Houston, Olathe, Kansas, Melissa Houston (Erich K.), Lenexa, Kansas, Travis Houston, also of Lenexa, and Trent Quinston (Helen Q.), of
Torrance, California; a brother, Stuart Houston (Clara), of Hume, Missouri; three grandchildren, Sydney Sayler, Catriona and Caroline Quinston, and nephew Jake Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Melanie Ann Houston.
Rev. Jim Brackett will officiate funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the West Liberty United Methodist Church with burial following at the Underwood Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 22, 2025, 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be gifted to the family to help with funeral costs and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com..
