WILLIAM R WATSON Libby, Montana Obituary

WILLIAM R WATSON

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Will R. Watson, 67, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2020 at his home in Libby with his loving wife Sandy at his side.&nbsp; He was born May 27, 1953 in Libby to Elbert and Mae Watson. He has 2 brothers Jim and Ron.&nbsp; Will graduated from Libby High School in June of 1972.&nbsp; He traveled from state to state after graduation seeking employment as a long haul truck driver.&nbsp; He worked for several years and finally returned home to Libby.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">In 1986, Will started working as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Libby Street Department.&nbsp; In 1989 he met the &ldquo;love of his life&rdquo; Sandy Jordan.&nbsp; They were married May 1, 1995 and spent 32 years of enjoying life together and serving the Lord.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed by all.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">Survivors include his wife Sandy, Libby; stepson Bob Holcomb (Liz), Vancouver, WA; stepdaughters Kim Holcomb, Spokane Valley, WA; Kelley Welty (Charles), Missoula; son-in-law Andy Jordan, Parker, CO; and grandchildren Jessika, Kyla, Nicole, Kyle and Katelynn.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">Due to Covid19, services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2020 at the City of Libby Cemetery.&nbsp; A reception will follow outside Wilkinson Hall.&nbsp; Masks are welcome.&nbsp; Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby.&nbsp; Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.</span></p>
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Will R. Watson, 67, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2020 at his home in Libby with his loving wife Sandy at his side.  He was born May 27, 1953 in Libby to Elbert and Mae Watson. He has 2 brothers Jim and Ron.  Will graduated from Libby High School in June of 1972.  He traveled from state to state after graduation seeking employment as a long haul truck driver.  He worked for several years and finally returned home to Libby.

In 1986, Will started working as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Libby Street Department.  In 1989 he met the “love of his life” Sandy Jordan.  They were married May 1, 1995 and spent 32 years of enjoying life together and serving the Lord.  He will be greatly missed by all. 

Survivors include his wife Sandy, Libby; stepson Bob Holcomb (Liz), Vancouver, WA; stepdaughters Kim Holcomb, Spokane Valley, WA; Kelley Welty (Charles), Missoula; son-in-law Andy Jordan, Parker, CO; and grandchildren Jessika, Kyla, Nicole, Kyle and Katelynn.

Due to Covid19, services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2020 at the City of Libby Cemetery.  A reception will follow outside Wilkinson Hall.  Masks are welcome.  Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.

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Sep
04
Graveside Service
Friday, September 04 2020
11:00 AM
CITY OF LIBBY CEMETERY

LIBBY, MT 59923
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