Betty Jane Watson

Betty Jane Watson passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, four days past her 88th birthday. Betty was born in Elmwood Place, Ohio to the late Ralph and Catherine Imwalle. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Jesse Watson; daughter, Carolyn McLaughlin; brothers, Ralph and Jack; and sister, Jeanne. Betty is a graduate of St. Mary’s of the Springs High School in Sunbury, Ohio. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church for the last 30 years. Betty enjoyed volunteering at Riverside Hospital and HomeReach Hospice. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family and her faithful heart and soul. Betty is survived by her loving children, William J. Watson, Michael J. (Mary Ann) Watson, Richard J. (Carol) Watson, Robert J. (Carol) Watson and Linda (Chester) Hanson; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and sisters, JoAnn, Eileen and Gracie. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 4-7pm with a prayer service at 4:30pm at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 10am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1899 McCoy Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220. Father Michael Watson celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to HomeReach Hospice c/o Ohio Health Foundation, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to view Betty’s life tribute and share memories.