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Blaine Watts Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2005.

Blaine H. Watts 8/6/38 ~ 2/1/05 Blaine Harvey Watts, a gifted and joyful individual, born August 6, 1938 in Idaho Falls, Idaho was the fourth and last child born to Baldwin Ardell Watts and Dewena Walton Watts. Following his graduation from Idaho Falls High School he served a two-year mission for the LDS Church in the West Central States from 1958-1960. Following his mission, he attended BYU graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1963. He married Anita Erika Zefferer May 29, 1965 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Their marriage has been a model for friends and family to observe. He is survived by his wife, Anita, and two children - Tanya Watts of Salt Lake City and Bryce Watts of Phoenix, Arizona. His professional career included Choral Music teacher at Springville, Utah, O.E. Bell Jr. High School and Idaho Falls High School. He was owner/manager of Thunder Ridge Water Park from 1980-1982. In 1984, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a nuclear safety instructor for Iowa Electric Co. They returned to Salt Lake City in 1998. He loved travel, birding and other outdoor activities, and especially enjoyed working as a volunteer for the 2002 Olympics. His wife recently retired from employment at ARUP. He died of heart failure Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005. He is survived by two brothers, Ardean W. Watts and Don Eldon Watts both of Salt Lake City, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews and their families who will miss Uncle Blaine terribly. An informal memorial service will be held for family and friends at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Saturday, Feb. 5 at 3:00 p.m. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com

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February 9, 2005

Linda Foster Herbst posted to the memorial.

February 5, 2005

Rebecca Chapman posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2005

Grace Jane Thomas Stone posted to the memorial.

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Linda Foster Herbst

February 9, 2005

I grew up in Idaho Falls and Mr. Watts was my choir teacher at O.E. Bell as well as I.F. High School. He was a great teacher. We always had a lot of fun in class and with our concerts. He was a great man. He was a great friend. Our prayers are with you.

Rebecca Chapman

February 5, 2005

I grew up in Idaho Falls and participated in musical presentations Mr. Watts directed. He was always professional, clear, and a pleasure to work with. Many people loved working under him. He influenced large numbers of youth for good. I am sad to see him leave us.

Grace Jane Thomas Stone

February 4, 2005

My Mother, Grace Burton Bluemel Thomas, and your mother Dewena were best friends at college in Logan (now USU). Their continuing friendship, plus that of their husbands Ardell and Alvin J. Thomas of Samaria, Idaho led to our great friendship as kids and wonderful memories. You had a super smile, infectious laugh and great enthusiasm for life. Farewell my friend.

J'Lene Olson

February 3, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I work in Tanya's department at Wal-Mart and want all of you to know that her Wal-Mart family is keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May our very loving Heavenly Father bless you with much peace and comfort at this very difficult time.