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Obituary for WATSON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 06, 2011

James F. Watson, 78, born July 14, 1933 in Villas, Colorado passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at 5:10pm. James enlisted in the US Navy in 7/19/50 and was an Aviation Boatswains Mate, awarded 2 Good Conduct Medals, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal in service of our country at the time of his discharge in 11/19/1960. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Diana J. Watson, children Stephen Finkenauer, Bradford Finkenauer and wife Koala, Christopher Watson and wife Krista, Vicky Palmer and husband Terry, Cindy Dupler and husband Carl and Lori Hewit; his grandchildren Malcolm Palmer, Amber Finkenauer, Brandon Palmer, Michele Finkenauer, Jameson Hewitt, Elizabeth Hewitt, and Olivia Hewitt; his brothers and sisters Mildred Walters, Bill Watson, Jerry Watson, JoAnne King, Jack Watson, Maxine Watson, and Minnie Watson and numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be held in Santa Fe at the National Cemetery, Wednesday, March 9th at 10:00 am. To view funeral information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com James' care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010