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1935
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2023
William Watrous Obituary
January 22, 1935 ~
October 18, 2023
Mesquite, NV-William Russell Watrous, of Mesquite NV, passed away on Oct. 18, 2023. He was born on Jan. 22, 1935, in Welch West Virginia, to Fred Ernest Watrous and Gertrude Elizabeth Johnson Watrous. He married Blanche Esther Nicodemus on June 18, 1960. They lived in Desert Springs AZ for 25 years, and previously in Taylorsville UT for over 35 years.
William was a retired Chemical Engineer with Lockheed Martin, and a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman and loved to work on cars in his garage. He enjoyed sharing his extensive knowledge of the U.S. Presidents, as well as family genealogy.
William is survived by his wife of 63 years Blanche (aka: Kitty) Watrous; Four children, Debbie (Rich) Lail, Cheryl Butterfield, Scott Watrous, Angie (Mike) Fernandez; Eight grandchildren, Dustin, Andy, Kate, Kim, Michelle, Jacob, Danielle and Morgan; Two great grandchildren, Faith and Regan. Preceded in death earlier this year by their dear family friend, Monique Goulet.
Family and friends are invited to leave memories and condolences at www.starmortuary.com
or send a note to Kitty Watrous at Mesa Valley Estates 1328 Bertha Howe Ave # 115 Mesquite NV. 89027
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Watrous
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TL
November 2, 2023
May your memories give you peace and comfort of your loved one. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the loss of your loved one. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.
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