Viola Marie Watson

Viola married the love of her life, Paul LaRue Watson, on January 25, 1946 at the age of 16.

During her lifetime, she had the opportunity to live in California, Hawaii and Washington.

Vi had a passion for cooking and baking. She passed on this tradition to her children and grandchildren.

Vi was a determined woman and survivor of breast cancer.

She served as postmaster at the Mt. Aulkum, California post office. Following that stint, she owned and operated the Mt. Aukum General store with husband Paul.

In 1974 Vi and Paul opened the general store and post office in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. While living in Hawaii, Vi held an active real estate sales license. She was very active in her local church, Kalahikiola Congregational Church. She enjoyed volunteering her time on the State Hospital Auxiliary Board.

In her spare time, she enjoyed making beautiful stained glass windows, some of which adorn an old church in North Kohala, Hawaii.

Following life in Hawaii, Vi and Paul moved to Lake Mayfield, in Mossyrock , Washington. While there, Vi joined a quilting club that created quilts which were donated to cancer patients.

Vi loved life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved helping people and making sure everyone was treated fairly. She will be greatly missed. A hui hoe, Vi.....................(until we meet again)!