This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Watson, Burke, Walker, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6441/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 February 17, 2013 William Willis Watson Jr. William Willis Watson, Jr. died of COPD and cancer on October 10, 2012, at Chestnut Lane Assisted Living in Gresham, Oregon. "Bill" was born on June 4, 1943 in Everett, Washington to William Willis Watson, Sr. and Madelon Lucille Burke Watson. They moved to Taft, Oregon, where Bill attended Taft High School. During his work life Bill worked as a car salesman and an antique auto restorer. Bill was married and divorced and has several children and grandchildren who he lost contact with throughout the years. Bill was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister, Nelia Walker. He is survived by his sister Wilda Watson of Lincoln City, Oregon; his children; grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and friends. Bill remained in contact with Taft High School classmates until his death. Bill's friends Leonard and Eunice were an ongoing support for him since his admission to Assisted Living facilities in 2001. Bill was persistent and adamant in his will to live throughout his illness. No services were held for him at his request. Any remembrances can be made to Adventist Health/Hospice, Portland, Oregon. Bill's ashes were placed in his favorite fishing hole. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.