In Remembrance Of
Connie M. House
Connie M. House 69, of Gower, MO. passed away January 30, 2016
Connie was born January 24, 1947 in Stewartsville, MO to Floyd D. and Margaret R. (Whiteman) Tyer; they preceded her in death. Connie was a 1965 graduate of Stewartsville High School.
She started teaching dance while still in school and continued until her retirement in 2004. Connie taught in Stewartsville, Gower, Plattsburg, Bethany, and the St. Joseph YWCA. She was an Artscape Instructor and taught ball room dancing for Missouri Western State College. She also toured and taught for many years with Danny Hoctor’s Dance Caravan. Connie was the Charter President and Area Director of The Professional Dance Teachers Association of America and was a member for many years. She enjoyed gardening, going to the fitness center, horseback riding, hunting and fishing, especially the trips to Alaska, Montana, and Canada.
Connie was united in marriage March 11, 1965 to Gary M. House, of Gower, MO; he survives of the family home. Additional survivors include one son, Eric D. House, (Mark Farrell), of Kansas City, MO, one sister, two brothers in law, Darrel House and Dale House; three nieces, three nephews; three great nieces, one great nephew; one great great- niece and many other relatives and friends. Her vibrant presence will be missed.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4th at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building in Gower, MO.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building
Interment will be in the Stewartsville, MO, Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Gower Christian Church Building Fund.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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Amy (Harris) Doepke
My thoughts and prayers are with you….
Patti Owczarzak
Gary and family,Connie was such a wonderful person. She taught my daughter dance for several years at the YWCA. I remember the great opportunities that she gave the dancers to perform at the various community picnics and nursing homes as well as going to Cheyene, Wyoming. She was so energetic and full of encouragement to the dancers. I know she will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. I know that my daughter and I will.
Georganna Jincks Mansfield
I often speak of Connie. I began taking dance lessons in Bethany at age 4. I continued until I was 16. What wonderful, priceless memories I have. Recitals were so much fun, with the highlight being Connie's dance. She would take us to nursing homes to entertain the residents…I could go on and on. Because of the wonderul time I had, both of my children took dance lessons and went on to compete. I was able to work with my daughter's competition tap routine…..all because of my years of lessons with Connie. We had so much fun. She always wanted us to be perfect. I thank her for that! Prayers to her family and friends.
Gina Hargis
Connie was a big role model for me as I was growing up. I took dance lessons from her for years and wanted to be just like her someday. As I look back on those years I was dancing I am so glad she was my dance teacher, cause no one could ever compare to her in anyway. RIP Connie, its time to rest now.
Angela (White) Gebauer
Connie was such a cheery fun and energetic lady.. She is the reason I was able to dance in Las Vegas and our group won Nationals.. Loved this lady. I will remember her all of my life.. One of my outstanding memories was her eating her Snickers bars and drinking her diet 7up.. I always wondered how that worked.. Why a diet soda with a candy bar?? Defeats the purpose doesn’t it?? Rest in peace.. Godspeed..
Linda Wyatt
Connie and I graduated from the same school. We started our families about the same time and we celebrated our 50th class reunion this last year, I will remember Connie as the cheerleader, prom queen, and the compassionate person she could be when times called for it. I ran into her when I worked at YWCA and she was teaching there and we would share memories about Stewartsville,
Theresa Rooks
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Your mom was a great lady. She will be greatly missed.
Paul Terry
Connie was one of the best. The world will be a little less bright without her. "Hats off to you Connie" You will be missed.
Audra Chapmon (Volunteer)
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. I lost my father and something that comforts me is that Jesus promised at John 5:28,29 that the day is coming when he is going to resurrect those in the grave. Until then, it is just like they are sleeping. (John 11:11-13) May you draw strength from Jehovah, the God of all Comfort.
Janet Keller Abbott
So sorry Eric. I will miss her too.
Sheila Kay Watts Ribertson
Connie taught myself, my sister, and many friends dance in Bethany back in the 70's. She was always patient, supportive, encouraging, kind and a great person to everyone. Prayers fir the family; she will be missed!!!!
Amy Weller Voss
Connie was my dance instructor for 12 years. From her, our dance group learned a style of dance that would give us the opportunity to travel and dance for thousands of people. We learned to compete and to stay competitive. I have often relied upon those skills throughout my career. Providing training that is useful throughout a student's life is what an instructor does. My condolences to her family and friends. -Amy Weller Voss, Grand River Cloggers, student from 1977 to 1988.
Mari Chandler
Connie was an excellent dance teacher. I enjoyed many years of watching my niece and then my daughter dance under her instruction. May she forevermore dance in heaven.
Lori Sandy
Connie was my dance teacher in Stewartsville for all of my Hamilton High School years. She was a great teacher. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Ettajean Hunsicker
My deepest condolences to you Gary and Eric ; There would be no better roll model . She was an enormous influence in my life. I think of her often . RIP Connie !
FRANCES WILSON (mother)
Gary & Eric The Grand River Cloggers (Alisha, Robin, Michelle,Jennifer, Amy, Beth) wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed taking lessions for the many years in Bethany and going all the places toperform for her. It was a big part of our lives as we were growing up (some of us from age 5 to 17). So sorry she was sick as we know how much she enjoyed life the hunting and horse back riding as she would tell stories about it. Remember Eric performing at recitals with the Bethany Group. We are thinking of you at this time . We will always have found memories of Connie. Peach to each of you