James Watson

James Watson

James E. “Jim” Watson of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Kalamazoo. Mr. Watson was born November 2, 1937 in Hillsdale to Roy and Ruth (Camp) Watson and was raised by Donald and Martha VerHage.

For 30 years he was employed as a truck driver, first with Phil McVean Trucking in Martin and then with Menasha Corp. in Otsego. Jim was an avid Tigers fan.

On August 15, 1958 in Watson Corners he was married to Yvonne Brooks, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Randy (Sharon) Watson of Allegan, Dawn (Kevin) Brown of Fountain Hills, AZ and Kim (Bill) Rohr of Otsego; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a sister, Hazel; three half-sisters, Shirley, Mary Lou and Rosalee; brothers, Isaac VerHage, Donald VerHage and Duane VerHage; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruth Watson and Donald and Martha VerHage; brothers, Herbert Watson and Lawrence VerHage; and sisters, Charlotte and Ann.

Friends may meet with Jim’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where services will be held Saturday, June 23 at 1:00 PM, Pastor Ray Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.

Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center or charity of choice.

Messages of condolence for the family may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

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Posted by Winkel Funeral Home on June 21, 2012     10 Comments

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  1. Bob & Liz Johnson says:

    Yvonne:

    I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I can’t help but think of Mom when I think of Jim. She thought the world of him and really enjoyed his teasing and sense of humor. I’m sorry I haven’t seen him in several years but will fondly remember Jim from school and also the “Johnson Family reunions”. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you over the next few weeks.

    “Cousin” Bob Johnson

  2. Deb (Mathis) Smalla says:

    I wish to express condolences to the Watson family may the lord be with each and everyone of you during this time of loss.

  3. Bill & Brenda Standish says:

    Jim was a uniqe indiviual who left a big footprint in the hearts of everyone he loved. As our brother-in-law, we were lucky to have been in that group. Jim has such a wonderful family whose lives were all touched by his sense of humer and his caring ways. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you, especially to his loving wife Yvonne.

  4. Bill and Janice Thompson and Family says:

    Jim was our neighbor for 35 years and our Son’s 4H Beef Leader in our Watson Corners 4H Club. They have many memories of that time and spent allot of hours laughing at Jim’s jokes and sense of humor!
    Our thoughts and prayers are with Yvonne and Family, who are such kind and loving people with Children and Grandchildren who all support each other.
    Your Husband, Father and Grandfather will be with you always and in so many ways… passing time can never dim His love for you or your love for him
    May our Lord Bless and keep ALL of you in his loving arms during this difficult time… and always…
    With Sincerest Condolences …

  5. Kelly Hare-Sherwood says:

    Yvonne and family,

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was such a great guy………just know my heart goes out to you all!

  6. VanDenBerg Families says:

    Yvonne & Family We were so sorry to hear about Jim. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Love you guys.VanDenBergs

  7. Jacki Hoyt-Dunsheath says:

    Yvonne, Dawn, Randy, Kim and your families,

    May the Glory of God and His Peace and Goodness be with you all at this difficult time. Know that I care and that you are loved and supported in the days to come. Your memories will bring laughter, tears and peace….embrace them with love.

  8. Sue Morse & Jack Clark says:

    Yvone we are so sorry about Jim’s passing. We have missed having you both in Florida. You both were so nice to us and enjoyed the time spent with you. You will be in my prayers. Our hearts go out to all the family.

  9. Ron & Bev VanDyken says:

    Hi Kim & Bill,
    We are so sorry to hear of your loss — just nothing can take the place of a Dad/Grampa, and we know all of you are feeling deep sorrow at the loss of such a good man! Know that our prayers are with all of you, and one of our prayers is that God gives peace where pain is residing right now. Love & prayers, Ron & Bev

  10. Becky Wolf says:

    Yvonne and family,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    Becky Wolf

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