Bill R. WATSON

Cannot believe Bill passed in 2016 as it seems like he was just with us not very long ago. So miss his humor, intelligence, stories, his terrific performing and, most of all, his warm loving friendship. Still have his word working gift and every time I gaze upon it I think of Bill. One of a kind, genuinely giving and faithful friend. R.I.P.

Bill was a fine man and a wonderful teacher. He will be missed.

Bill's image will often pop into my mind stirring many wonderful memories. The multiple plaques he made for me are also hanging in my drum studio as a constant reminder of his generosity, friendship and love. He will never be forgotten.

I'm remembering Bill on this sad 1 year anniversary of his death. I think of him often. I am still enjoying the signs he made for me: "Bonnie's bass", "Oom Pa Pa", and others. Our band still uses the sign he made for us---we put it up several times a week whenever we play music. It is our "Somethin' Special" sign. We display it every time we play. I also enjoyed playing with him in 3 different groups in my lifetime. His playing was sooo "right on". It was fun when he brought his...

Hard to imagine that it has been one year since Bill's passing. I still think about his stories, humor sharing, and drum talk either over the phone or at Steve's (Croteau's) Drum Shop. He made for me (and countless others) wood plaques individually designed and personalized. I gift of mutual love and appreciation. A part of Bill lives within all of us as we still try to ponder his physical absence. But his legacy will be part of our memory forever!

Mr. Watson was my fifth grade US History teacher at Hutton Elementary in 1974-75. To this day Bill Watson was one of the best teachers I have had at ANY level of my education. He is one of the primary reasons I developed a love of history. Honestly, I had several instances where I would be sitting in a US History lecture in college and hear things that Bill Watson taught me in fifth grade - amazing! Some of us are born into our professions. Bill Watson was born to teach. RIP Mr. Watson. You...

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Bill R. Watson for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.

Glad to have known MSgt Watson. My fondest memory is this picture of him playing with the Dixieland Band in Australia. Bill served the WANG with honor and it was a pleasure for me to be one of his commanders.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Bill Watson. I have so many fond and wonderful memories of 5th grade, especially the "Band" we formed in our classroom. My family also knew Bill and his children and we boated together in Coeur d'Alene. The memories of his influence will last a lifetime.