Robert Eugene Watson

Robert served for over 20 years as a member of the United States Air Force. In addition to being a veteran of the Korean War, he worked at NORAD in Computer Operations and achieved the highest enlisted rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Colorado State College in 1971 and upon retiring from the military returned to work at NORAD as a civil servant.

He was married to his wife, Lois (Hall) Watson, for 64 years. Together they settled in Security, CO and raised five children.

In addition to being a big sports fan, Robert enjoyed gardening, fishing and RVing across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory, loving children, Karen Carr (Robert) of Aurora, CO, Robert Mark Watson (Nicole), Denver, CO, James Watson (Dawn), Centennial, CO and Kimberly Watson, Tempe, AZ.

He will be missed by his precious grandchildren Leslye Rosen (Zac), Eagan, MN, Ryan Watson (Mariah), Rosemount, MN, Joshua Carr, Aurora, CO, Joel Carr, Phoenix, AZ, Jordan Cartagena, Denver, CO, Aaryn Watson, Centennial, CO and Tchalla Bereal (Anthony) Aurora, CO; his great grandchildren, Jayden Allarid of Commerce City, CO, and Robert Daniel Watson of Rosemount, MN. In addition, he leaves behind a host of wonderful siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. Robert was predeceased by his wife Lois Watson, his daughter Sylvia Cartagena, and his grandson Krystofer Watson.

A Visitation for Robert will be held Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

A Graveside Service will follow at 12:00 PM at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80925.

Please join the family for a Reception following the Graveside Service at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to Emma and Jessica at Compassus Hospice for their care.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Swan-Law.com for the Watson family.