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William Watson Obituary

William J. (Bill) Watson, 68, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on April 15, 2003 from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He has lived in Phoenix since 1947 and was a part time resident of one of his favorite areas - Greer, AZ. Bill was a graduate from North Phoenix High School and attended Phoenix College. In addition, Bill took all the transportation classes available at ASU. He was a salesman at Consolidated Freightways and CF Air Freight for 11 years. In 1981, he founded Watson Enterprises, a transportation brokerage. In 1991, he became CEO of Watson Williams Freight Agency, Inc. He was a member of the National Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Quail Unlimited, and has served on the Natural Resources Discussion Group at the AZ House of Representatives. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of 49 years, his daughter Diana Watson Williams, grandson Aaron J. Williams, and two brothers, Jack Watson & wife Marlee of Yuma, and Bob Watson & wife Pat of Dewey, AZ; brother-in-law Don Stromberg & wife Shirley of Enumclaw, WA. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ. Burial will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 23, 2003.

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Jay Price

April 27, 2003

Any friend of my Dad's, Jim Price,can be counted among my friends, also. The fact that he liked my Dad's dog, Chester, is an added bonus in my book. My Mom and I send our sympathy to his family.

Craig Stromberg

April 25, 2003

I am proud to have had Bill as my Uncle. He was truly one of a kind. A straight shooter and a great person.

I hope to be able to do half as much in my life as he has done.

Jacque Price

April 23, 2003

My prayers go out to all the people who knew Bill, I never got the chance,i only knew him thru my father-in-law, and his lab chester,they hunted together.i love to hear the story of when they roomed together and chester ended up in bed with Bill and he had his arm around chester. Chester just loved Bill. We will keep his spirit alive in those stories and by touching his friend chester. May the angels guide you and hold you at this time.

JR Price

April 23, 2003

I was honored Bill asked me to purchase his .308 rifle. I'll treat the gun with the respect I had for Bill.

Joel Price

April 23, 2003

Bill and my father, Jim Price, were good friends and hunting buddies. Though I never met Bill personally, I feel I know him through my Dads stories. He will truely be missed!

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