Ronald Gene Watts Obituary (1925 - 2012)

Ronald Gene Watts, age 86, passed away March 21, 2012, quietly and peacefully from cardiovascular health complications. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Cloris and Melba, his wife Betty, and his sisters Bonnie Fronce and Carolyn Hilton. Ron is mourned by his sister Connie Mosher, brother Cloris Watts, son Lance (Christy) Watts, daughter Andrea (Richard) Nielson, and son Guy (Vangee) Watts. Ron was graduated from Murray High School, Class of ’43. He then served honorably in the United States Navy from 1943 – 1946. After serving in the Navy he went on to Weber Jr. College, then to Utah State University, where he graduated with the Class of ‘50. He married Betty Firth on June 27, 1951. His career was spent with Sperry Univac and American Express. Ron was a devoted husband and father first. It was clear he loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He spent many hours with his family for they brought him great joy. He never missed a birthday, wedding, choir performance, play, sporting event, holiday or graduation. He was always there for his family. Ron’s children and grandchildren want everyone to know that “Papa Ron” will be greatly missed. He truly enjoyed his friendships with his surviving high school classmates, his group of Sperry Univac Retirees, his ward family, and all those at the Murray Heritage Center. Ron leaves behind a legacy of strength and character, love and kindness, generosity and service. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 30, at 11 a.m., at the Brownstone Chapel located at 6410 S. 725 E., Murray, UT. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 29, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Jenkins - Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St. in Murray, and on Friday from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at the Brownstone Chapel.