Helen M. Watson, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away on November 7, 2014 at Elmwood at the Springs. She was born on January 2, 1928 in Burgoon, OH the daughter of Lester and Laura Claar. She was a 1946 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Helen married Samuel Watson on November 8, 1947 at the First Presbyterian Church in Fremont and he preceded her in death on November 21, 2007. She was a homemaker and a seasonal worker at Great Lakes Sugar. She is a member of Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church. Her biggest joy was spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed playing Bonco for thirty years with her family and friends.
Helen is survived by her children, Shirley Schlosser, Fostoria, Teresa Watson, Beltsville, MD, Vicki Lash, Jeanne (George) Bingaman and Robert (Rebecca) Watson all of Fremont; sister, Sharon (Roland) Burmeister, Fremont; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel Watson; son, Dennis Watson and sister, Lillian Peavyhouse.
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Services: Wednesday, November 12, 2014; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with an hour of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Pastor Ben Wallick will be officiating.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde
Memorials: American Cancer Society or American Heart Association
Online Condolences: www.whhfh.com
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Cory, Suzi (Watson), and Cecil Roberson
So sorry to see Aunt Helen has passed. I will always remember how sweet she was. Prayers for your family at this time.
Diana (Lieske)Louallen-Bayne
Our prayers are with the family. She was loved by all. Diana
Latanya
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Helen will be missed by her family and friends, but she will not be forgotten by our heavenly father Jehovah. John 5:28,29. I hope this will bring comfort when you think back on all the wonderful times you shared with her, and know that you have an opportunity to see her again.
Natalie Stites
So Sorry for your family’s loss. Helen will be missed by all.
Karen Cooley
Dear Watson girls and Bobby,
I’m so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was the best friend and neighbor anyone could have.
I will always remember how caring she was with our family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Love, Karen
Veronica,Oscar,Oscar Ramirez
Im sorry to hear gma helen has past..she was like a great grandma I never had..she was awesome.she will Deffentally be missed..love you gma helen.