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Walter Roy “Bud” Watts

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Walter Roy “Bud” Watts

Birth
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Death
29 Nov 1996 (aged 89)
Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA
Burial
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Add to Map
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Walter R Watts, 89, of Grants Pass, died Friday, Nov 29, 1996 at Three Rivers Community Hospital, Washington Campus - Arrangements are pending at Lundbergs L.B. Hall Funeral Home

As published Sat Nov 30, 1996 - The Daily Courier

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Walter Roy Watts was born in Spokane, Wash., on July 1, 1907 to Annie Elizabeth (Kraemer) Watts and Charles S. Watts. He was the youngest of 11 children.

When he was ten, the family moved to Whidbey Island, Wash. He attended school through the eighth grade before entering the workforce. He married Clara Mae Porter on October 22, 1931 in Port Angeles, Wash. They had four children: Dorothy, Donna, Melvin, and Caroline.

By 1949, the family settled in Grants Pass, Ore. He divorced Clara in the mid-1960s. His second wife, Frances Watts, preceded him in death in 1989.

Walter had many jobs over his career, including machinist and grocery store owner, but he retired after many years as an excellent carpenter.

Besides his wife Frances, he was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, his first wife and his daughter, Dorothy. He was survived by his three remaining children, six grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

Biography written by his granddaughter, Shannon Watts Michael
Walter R Watts, 89, of Grants Pass, died Friday, Nov 29, 1996 at Three Rivers Community Hospital, Washington Campus - Arrangements are pending at Lundbergs L.B. Hall Funeral Home

As published Sat Nov 30, 1996 - The Daily Courier

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Walter Roy Watts was born in Spokane, Wash., on July 1, 1907 to Annie Elizabeth (Kraemer) Watts and Charles S. Watts. He was the youngest of 11 children.

When he was ten, the family moved to Whidbey Island, Wash. He attended school through the eighth grade before entering the workforce. He married Clara Mae Porter on October 22, 1931 in Port Angeles, Wash. They had four children: Dorothy, Donna, Melvin, and Caroline.

By 1949, the family settled in Grants Pass, Ore. He divorced Clara in the mid-1960s. His second wife, Frances Watts, preceded him in death in 1989.

Walter had many jobs over his career, including machinist and grocery store owner, but he retired after many years as an excellent carpenter.

Besides his wife Frances, he was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, his first wife and his daughter, Dorothy. He was survived by his three remaining children, six grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

Biography written by his granddaughter, Shannon Watts Michael

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Information obtained from the funeral home. He was survived by a son, two daughters and two step-daughters.

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