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Stephen Claiborne Watson Sr.

Stephen Watson Obituary

STEPHEN CLAIBORNE WATSON, Sr. DDS, 67, passed away December 30, 2004. He was a graduate of the class of 1955 from Kerwin High School in Galveston then he went on to further his education by graduating from Pomona College in 1959 and The University of Texas Dental Branch in 1967. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1967 - 1969. After faithfully serving his country Stephen returned to Houston to open his dental office where he has practiced for the past 35 years. Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 42 years: Sharon Watson, daughter: Jennifer Laird and husband Michael, son Stephen Watson Jr. DDS and wife Lisa, grandchildren: Justin Laird, Brittany Laird, Thomas Watson and Jack Watson, brothers: Thomas Watson, Harry Levy III and sister: Harriet Friedman, along with numerous life long friends. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday January 3, 2005 at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, Texas. For those wishing memorial donations should be sent to the American Heart Association or to St. Ignatius Catholic Church.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 2, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Watson

26 Entries

Ron & Trudy Ortwerth

January 26, 2005

I was saddened today when I heard the news. My husband has gone to Dr. Watson for years and I finally switched my dental care to him in December. I thought I had finally found a dentist that I liked. Our prayers are with the Watson family.

Burley and Shirley Cantrell

January 25, 2005

To the Watson family and the staff: We just heard about Dr. Watson yesterday. He was our family dentist for over 30 years -- even when I remarried and moved out to Spring, I just couldn't give him up. My children even loved going to his office back then. He was a great guy and we will surely miss his humor and all his golf stories. We hope you will be comforted to know that your family is being lifted up in our thoughts and prayers. Shirley Cantrell

Carroll G. Sunseri

January 21, 2005

Andrea and I did not know about Tommy until SMITTY told us Wednesday night.We extend ou deepest sympathies to his entire family.

Doug McLeod

January 19, 2005

The McLeod Family members were neighhood friends of the Watsons in the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s. Stephen and Tommy were great guys, and, I being younger, always looked up to both of them. Stephen had to be one of the best looking guys in Galveston County without a doubt. We will all miss him and are so sorry for his wife, children and grandchildren. Doug McLeod - Galveston Island

Mabry Dellinger

January 16, 2005

We just learned of Steve's passing and so sorry we did not know of sooner. He was so special and we will miss him terribly - Mabry and Carolyn Dellinger

Rosalee Jecmenek

January 11, 2005

To Sharon, the kids, grandkids and, of course, his most excellent and loving staff...there are no words to fully express the sadness my husband and I feel at the loss of someone as wonderful as Dr. Watson..he was our dentist for over 30 years and, we thought the world of him....I hope that just knowing others care will help you through this very difficult time...our deepest sympathy...Rosalee and Alan Jecmenek

Rosalie and Del Willard

January 8, 2005

May God help you through the pain of grief and hurry you to the joy of shared memories. We shall miss our friend and dentist.

Rosalie and Del Willard

Ian & Noreen Sharkey

January 7, 2005

We are very sorry to hear the sad news of our dentist Dr. Watson. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Watson Family. He always asked us about the golf courses in Ireland and Scotland. He was truly a nice man and a great dentist.

Cancun- June 2004

January 5, 2005

Neil Boll, DDS

January 4, 2005

Please accept my sincere condolences. Steve was a classmate of mine at University of Texas Dental Branch. We also were in the same Medical Field Service School class at Ft Sam Houston, TX 1067.

Charlie Regini

January 4, 2005

Its a truly sad day for us former

Kirwinites of the 50's. We are however given comfort to know Steve

is with Our Gracious Lord and is

now living his eternal reward in

Heaven. May God grant Steve eternal rest.

Charlie & Carolyn Regini

Ruby and Jim Bloodworth

January 3, 2005

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. We are truly sorry for your loss. Dr. Watson was our family dentist for over thirty years. He was one of the most caring doctors I have known and also a great friend. He always wanted to know about what was going on in our lives as well as our children. He never failed to ask us about the "Fat Stock Show". He will be truly missed.

Jim and Ruby Bloodworth

Anita & Marc Burr

January 3, 2005

Our deepest sympathy for Dr. Watson's family and staff. Dr. Watson was a great dentist and a wonderful man. He was my dentist for over 30 years and took care of all my family members for many years. We will miss him and his great sense of humor. Heaven must have needed a dentist and he chose Stephen. We will never forget him or his golf stories. You are missed.

Craig Scott

January 3, 2005

My family is very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. My dad Bob and my mother Marilyn were close friends of Steve's family for many years. I last saw Steve and his brother Tom at my dad's funeral in October and was reminded of the good times when we all laughed our way around the golf course at Inwood Forest. Steve was a very kind and loving friend to my parents and they dearly loved him and his family. My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time.

Debby McBroom

January 3, 2005

Sorry for the loss of a good man and dentist.

Nan Whomes

January 2, 2005

My heart is heavy and I cannot believe that Dr. Watson has gone before us. He has been our friend and family dentist for many years and we have shared family history and family stories. When I got my 2001 PT Cruiser he just HAD to DRIVE it. I had to laugh at him as he pulled out of the parking lot onto Antoine........he said he really enjoyed the ride. May God Bless him and the Family at this time in their lives. They will see him again, rest assured. He will be missed by his family and those of us he left behind!

Jeff & Dee Ann Walla

January 2, 2005

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We referred to him not only as our dentist of 20 plus years but also a great friend! As much as we hated going to the dentist, we always shared so many laughs and good times. He also had MANY of our family members as patients for years. I was just with my dad on Monday in the office and I was greeted with a big hug and that wonderful warm smile! What a shock for all of us. He will TRULY be missed! Again, you have our DEEPEST sympathy and you will be in our constant thoughts and prayers.

marla mcneilly

January 2, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Watson. My family and I have used him as a dentist for over 20 years. He was a great dentist and he will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.

Chris Strickland

January 2, 2005

My father and I have been a pateint of Dr. Watson for probably 20 years or so. Even when I moved farther away and it would have been easier to find someone closer, My father and I both refusued to see anyone else. DR. Watson was both a great Doctor and a friend he will be greatly missed by me and my family. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Donald Underwood

January 2, 2005

All of our family want you to know

that you are in our prayers:

DONALD UNDERWOOD

DEE ANN WALLA

SHERRY ATZENHOFFER

MAXINE ALLEN

PAM HART

NICHOLAS AND NATHAN HART

Eddie Hartnett Hartnett

January 2, 2005

Steve was one of the nicest guys at Kirwin in the 50's, as was his brother Tommy. May God grant him eternal rest.

Ulan & Joanne Thacker

January 2, 2005

Our prayers go out to your family. Losing a family member is never easy. And when it is the father of a dear friend, it is like extended family. I always "enjoyed" (as much as you can enjoy going to a dentist) going to him as my dentist. He always made me laugh.

Donald & Dolores Underwood

January 2, 2005

CORRECTION:

Dr. Watson has been our family dentist for 30 years, not 40. It was a typeo error. Regardless, he

was still loved by my family.

Elizabeth Hunter Aubry

January 2, 2005

My most sincere condolences to the family. I have fond memories of our high school years in Galveston.

Travis Durr, Jr.

January 2, 2005

Regret the loss of your loved one and my dentist for many, many years. He was a kind and gentle man and an expert in his work. He has probably checked out the golf courses up There already. May God bestow eternal peace on his departed soul.

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