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Loren Arthur Watson

1934 - 2016

Loren Arthur Watson obituary, 1934-2016, Everett, WA

BORN

1934

DIED

2016

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Solie Funeral Home and Crematory - Everett

3301 Colby Ave.

Everett, Washington

Loren Watson Obituary

Loren Arthur Watson July 26, 1934 - July 15, 2016 On July 15, 2016 an honorable, beloved man, Loren Arthur Watson went to be with his Savior. Loren was born July 26, 1934 to Elsie and Arthur Watson in Everett, Wash. He attended schools in Everett, Tacoma, Wash. and Shoreline Community College. He married Shirley Martin 64 years ago and joined the Mountlake Terrace Police Department in 1957 where he worked his way up through the ranks to Chief in 1977. He retired after 30 years in 1987. He served on the Executive Board of the Evergreen State Fair for 17 years, was a member of Footprinter International and a member of Lowell Congregational Church. He enjoyed hunting, hiking and boating with his friends and children. His son, Stephan, died in 2012, but survivors include his wife, Shirley; daughter, Julia (David), foster daughter, Bonnie (Steve); stepmother, Janice Watson; grandchildren, Caleb, Nicholas (Betsy), Shayna (Andrew), Jacob (Marlena); foster granddaughter, Deborah and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be conducted by Reverend Deborah Adams at Solie Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Jul. 19, 2016.

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Deborah Watson

July 21, 2016

Dear family, please know my heart is with you. May God comfort you.

Pete Caw

July 21, 2016

Chief, You hired me in 1987. I would like to think that was a good decision on your part, I am now the Deputy Chief of Police. Thank you for your service, your leadership and for always being the good man who set an example for all of us. I will greatly miss running into you now and then shopping in Everett.

OJ & Jan Hasner

July 21, 2016

Loren you were a very big part in our lives for years and we got to love you and Shirley so much. Rest in Piece my friend you will be missed.

Reece Morris

July 21, 2016

Shirley And Julie, I was so very sad to hear that Loren had passed away.He was such a Great man.I always enjoyed talking with him.He is for sure Heaven with his son.Hope you all find peace at this very sad time. God bless his family and friends.Love Reece

Stacy Jamieson /Peterson

July 20, 2016

Rest in peace dad...
Always loved to see you @ the Monroe Fair.. (BTW Thank you for the tickets too).
Also would like to say thank you to you and mom, for helping and providing for the children that you did. Without you both who knows where they would be.
I'm sure you are riding that merry-go-round in the sky watching over us..

Stacy Jamieson/Peterson

July 20, 2016

May you rest in peace.
Loved going to see you @ the Monroe Fair.. (BTW thank you for the tickets)
You and mom, so many children you helped, and saved.
Have your riding that Farris wheel in the sky.. I will truly miss your wonderful smile.. XXOO

July 20, 2016

I am so sorry, Julie for your loss. Prayers and hugs at this time.

Marta Lara

July 19, 2016

RIP Loren i will miss you very much see u in heaven

Floyd Roth

July 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss, as by not knowing Loren personally but as part of our FB family. Prayers for you and your family. He will be greatly missed by all.

Sharon French

July 19, 2016

Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

FC

July 19, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Psalm 46;1

July 19, 2016

RIP Loren

July 19, 2016

Loren was always a Gentleman I will miss him Shirley I'm so sorry for your Loss.
Love you lots.Gerda.

Diana

July 19, 2016

Shirley , Julie and all the others. I am so sorry for your loss of such a great man. I loved him like a father . So many great memories to hold onto. Thinking of you.

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