Janet Byrne Watts

[UPDATED] A true lady and rock of goodness for her family, Janet Byrne Butler Watts passed away peacefully September 12, 2022. Her kindness and ability to make everyone she met feel special will be missed by all. Janet was born in Denver CO. on January 27, 1928, to Leo William and Louise Maria (Turner) Butler. She grew up in Fort Lupton and graduated from the University of Colorado. Janet married George Watts on September 28, 1952 and spent 53 wonderful years together. Janet worked for Mountain Bell Telephone and The Mental Health Center of Boulder County. She was a lifelong Episcopalian, and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Boulder. She was proceeded in death by her husband George, her parents, sister Kerby Mumma and brother Leo William "Bill" Butler. Janet is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Bob and Judy Watts of Longmont CO, nephews and nieces Leo William Butler III of Green Bay WI, Christine Burkhardt of Washington DC, Beverly and David Liddell of Lynwood WA, Paul and Susan Butler of Hermitage PA, John and Missy Watts of Overland Park KS, Judd and Kori Watts of Longmont CO, Kathleen Livingston of Fort Lupton CO, thirteen great nephews and nieces and four great- great nephews and nieces. A celebration of Janet's life will be at St John's Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 24 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Janet's name to St John's Episcopal Church or Bridge House in Boulder.