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Charles Watson
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Charles Watson, age 82, of Carrington, ND, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 1, 2014, in his home in Carrington of lung disease. Charles Henry Watson was born on June 2, 1932, in rural Sykeston, ND, the son of James and Marie (Parkhill) Watson. He grew up in rural Sykeston and attended Hebron Consolidated School and Carrington High School. Charles joined the Army at the age of 17 during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged March of 1957. He was very proud to serve his country. Charles was united in marriage on November 28, 1957, to Mary Ann Okert in Carrington. They moved to Tulsa, OK, where he received his diploma as an airline service mechanic from Spartan School of Aeronautics in 1959. Charles worked for Airlines in Huron, SD, and Minneapolis, MN. Charles and Mary Ann moved back to Carrington where they farmed in rural Carrington until his retirement in 1997. They moved into Carrington in 2002. Charles loved his life of farming, raising his Black Angus and wood working. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Carrington. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann of Carrington; daughter Karen (Randy) Kinzler of Jamestown, ND; son Douglas (Rhonda) Watson of Boise, ID; four granddaughters Nicole (Kip) Studaker of Richfield, MN, Nanette Lanenga of Jamestown, Mallory and La’el Watson of Boise, ID; three step-granddaughters Mandy, Diana and Sarah of West Virginia; three great-grandchildren Devershawn, Arianna and Jordan of Jamestown, ND; three sisters Ruth (Magnus) Johnson of Carrington, Betty (Joe) Holzer of Harvey, ND, and Mary ( John) Halverson of Alexandria, MN; one brother Kenneth (Freida) Watson of Carrington; one sister-in-law Betty Jane Watson of Carrington; and many nieces and nephews. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jim Watson, two sisters Alice Schwab and Dorothy Folkert.
PRAYER SERVICE: Thursday, Sept 4th at 7PM in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington FUNERAL SERVICE: Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Friday, September 5, 2014 at 2:00PM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Janice (Nichols) Kriewald
Date: 9/4/2014
Message: To Mary Ann and the family of Charles Watson. The Watson Family is very special to me. Since our family (Nichols) lived on a farm one mile away, we as children spent alot of time together and formed a very close friendship. With very fond memories, you are all being thought of and I am so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.
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Name: Lou Ann Fandrich Hoffer
Date: 9-4-14
Message: Mary Ann, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Name: Kim Lunde
Date: 9-4-14
Message: Karen and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Name: Randy Kinzler
Date: 9/3/2014
Message: To me, Charles was as much of a friend as he was a father-in-law. We had similar farm backgrounds and I never tired of hearing his stories and experiences. God's peace be with him and those who mourn his passing.