Arlis Ann Watson
Arlis Ann Watson, 85, of Texas City, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Texas City. Arlis was born January 20, 1935, in Lake Wilson, Minnesota, to Harold and Burdie Erstad. Arlis was a retired bookkeeper, from The Mainland Bank. She was a founding member of Northside Baptist Church. Arlis volunteered with Volunteer Christian Builders, at the Ponderosa Retreat and the Valley Baptist Retreat. She is preceded in death by her parents. Arlis is survived by her husband of 66 years, Roy Joe Watson; two daughters: Jo Lynn Vasquez (Jeff) of Texas City, Susan Cummings of Texas City; one son: Kenneth Wayne Watson (Sharon Lynn) of Santa Fe; two sisters, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am Wednesday May 20, 2020, at Northside Baptist Church, 2801 25th Street North, Texas City. A service will follow at 11:00am, with Pastor Clay Bowers officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.
Dear Uncle Joe, Susan, Ken, and Jo Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Arilis’s passing. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a loving heart. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Janet and John Johnson
We deeply appreciate your expression of sympathy.
The Watson Family
Grandma you will be forever missed.
Sue and family so sorry for your moms passing.she is in heaven now.praise god
We deeply appreciate for expression of sympathy.
The Watson Family
Uncle Joe, Ken, Susan, and Jo Lynn,
Aunt Arlis will be missed by so many. I will miss the way her face lit up telling a story and her contagious laughter. May God continue to hold you during this difficult time.
Much love
Carol, Tab, Anna and Michael Dulski
To the family and friends of Arliss; Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the lord continue to hold you in his arms during this trying time….
We deeply appreciate your expression of sympathy.
The Watson Family
Dear Joe, Susan, Ken & Jo Lynn,
We are so sorry or hear of your passing, your Mom was a huge part of our lives and will be missed.
Beki and Evan
We deeply appreciate your expression of sympathy.
The Watson Family
Joe and family, our prayers are with you during this time. May you know God’s comfort and peace. Joe, you and Arlis taught many a kitchen volunteers at Valley Baptist Retreat about selfless serving. Learned how to make peanutbutter sandwiches from the best! Arlis touched many lives through plates and plates of food and snack lunches.
Thank you for your prayers, kind words, and for the plant you sent. We truly appreciate it.
The Watson Family
Dear Mr. Watson, Ken, Susan, Jo Lynn and the rest of family and friends, my deepest sympathy go out to you and the family. I always loved being around Mrs. Watson. She always had you laughing and had so great stories to tell. I know how much she loved her kids, grandchildren and great-grand children. And they loved her as well. She will be greatly missed by many.
Love from Richard and Cindy Keenan
Dear Uncle Joe, Kenny, Susan , and Jo Lynn
My condolences on the passing of your wife and mother, Arlis. I recall the few visits you all made to Lake Wilson/Minneapolis when we were young. Arlis, like all of the Erstad women, had a remarkable laugh. My mom would tell me how much she enjoyed seeing her sisters – my aunts – every so often in Lake Wilson. She always mentioned the laughter. During our last visit to the Lake Wilson area, I had a chance to hear more about the adventures of the Erstad women – including Arlis. An intrepid spirit is how I came to think of Arlis.
My sympathies with you all.
Gerry Espe, (Delores Erstad Espe’s son, W. Boylston, MA).
Thank you for your prayers, thoughts and expression of sympathy.
The Watson Family