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Elsie Watson Obituary
1930 - 2010
Elsie Watson, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away
October 13, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 79.
Elsie, one of four children, was born in Clemenceau, Arizona on November 8th, 1930 to Frank and Stella Henning. She was a direct descendant of one of the first pioneer families to inhabit the Arizona territory and took great pride in her family's history.
The family moved to Redding during the Second World War.
Elsie graduated from Shasta High School in 1948. Shortly after, she married William Tullis.
Their union produced two children, Lyle and Donna.
On February 1st, 1958, Elsie married Don Watson, a fellow Shasta High grad.
Don passed away in 2001.
During their 45 years marriage they had four children, Brad, Greg, Carrie and Frank.
Her family was the center and joy of her life. The frequent camping and hunting trips taken by her family and all the years spent living at Viola were cherished memories to the very end.
Elsie was preceded in passing by her husband, Don, sisters Helen Comer and Ruth Markwick.
She is survived by her brother and sister in-law Jim and Carolyn Henning of Viola, CA, son and daughter in-law Lyle and Jeannie Tullis of Redding, daughter Donna Bowie of Mesa, AZ., son Brad Watson of Bend, OR, son Gregory Watson of Lake Shastina, CA, daughter and son in-law Carrie and Norman Powers of Elk Grove, CA and son and daughter in-law Frank and Kelly Watson of Folsom, CA. She also had the joy of eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Services are pending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elsie Watson
Laura Irwin
October 25, 2010
Aunt Elsie was an a amazing aunt that was dear to my heart. I had the pleasure of spending many weekends at her home with her daughter, my best freind Carrie. Elsie always took care of everyone else and made everyone feel at home. She was loved and missed by many.
Carrie Powers
October 19, 2010
Mom -
I can't believe you are gone. There was so much I wanted to say, so many things I wanted to ask.
You passed from this life just shy of your 80th birthday. That in itself is a milestone. The life you led was a full one.
The memory of you, however is alive and well. There are precious memories of you that I will always treasure. My earliest memory of you is the time I tried to run away to go to school at 4 years of age in Viola. It was snowing that day when I packed a paper sack with things I thought I'd need. Only when I reached the bridge did I realize that I needed you to show me the way. I can still see the snow softly falling around me as I ran back to the house. You took me in your arms and made me some pancakes. The scent of maple syrup in a flash brings back that memory. You later called Dad and he bought me a special dress and brought it home.
Although you have passed from this life your memory will live on in my heart.
I love you Mom.
Kiki Watson
October 19, 2010
grandma i love you so much and you will be missed. The memories we all shared will be remembered forever. you are now in a better place and i will never forget how amazing you were.
Jackie Watson
October 19, 2010
I love you Grandma. Say hi to Grandpa for me. I know you're in a better place and I'll never forget the great memories I shared with you and the wonderful person you are.
trudy baker
October 18, 2010
Im so sorry about Aunt Elsie. she was so good to her family and love them very much. my fond memories going to viola and being with family. She was always happy to see us. She was an important person in my life. I will miss her. I love you Aunt Elsie, now you are with your loved one. see u soon. TB
Stephanie St. Pierre
October 18, 2010
I will never forget her laugh or how much she loved her family. She touched my life in so many ways. I will also never forget how badly she cheated at cards. :-) I love you Grandma. RIP.
Claudia (Walker) Meyer
October 17, 2010
Dearest Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom (Aunt Elsie). I have so many fun and happy memories of all the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and of course Grandma and Grandpa. They were all such an important part of my growing up. I never thought that it would come to an end. The past few years has hit us all. My memories run to the surface with sadness at the loss of those that I held so dear.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all, today and always.
Claudia
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