Vernon Watters
October 21, 2011
Vernon Watters, 76, passed away at his home on Friday, October 21, 2011.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2011 at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home 605 Lyon St. Des Moines.
Born July 3, 1935, Vernon Lloyd Watters was the son of Christopher and Nellie (Dingman) Watters. He grew up in Des Moines before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1954 until an honorable discharge in 1960. On May 2, 1964 Vernon was united in marriage to Dollie Northway, the couple was blessed with six children. Vernon worked as a Welder for 17 years at Ford Implement, before retiring after 20 years at John Deere Inc.
Vernon enjoyed traveling, hunting, playing cribbage, attending car shows, and watching wrestling on TV. Most of all he loved spending time with Dollie and his family.
Survivors include his wife, Dollie; children, Raymond (Dixie) Watters, LaRetta (Bill) Jahnke, Nellie Boals, Verna Watters, and Jobie Boals-Watters; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Jean Hawthorne and Frances Youngkin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Missie Watters.
Memorial may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be directed to www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
rev, Kevin Thompson
10/24/2011
I am sorry for your loss, Vernon was a good man,always thoughtful and caring to those around him. He will be missed. God Bless to the Watters family,if you need anything i will leave my e-mail feel free to e-mail if you need anything.
tkjthom@hotmail.com
Joni kay "Gyles" Smith
10/24/2011
Dollie and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss,
May God be with all of you today and always.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you,
Gyles & Watson Families
Scott Smith
10/24/2011
Vern, You were the kindest person I ever met!! Anyone who had the pleasuere of getting to know you was lucky!!! Rest in peace....
Rick Martelli
10/23/2011
So sorry for your loss, Uncle Vern will be missed. Love you all Rick, Jody and Cara
Damien & Angie Watters
10/23/2011
Uncle Vern,
We love you, R.I.P
you will be missed..
Prayers for you and Aunt Dollie and the family
from the California Watters
Elisha and David Roy
10/23/2011
May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
We will miss uncle Vern. He was a funny guy and always had a smile on his face.
Love you all,
The Roys
Mr. Joe & Rev. Margo I Swift
10/23/2011
Dear Family
We offer to all the family our deepest and most heart felt sympathies at this very difficult time. May God continue to grant you grace, mercy and comfort. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Sonya & Marlissa Clark-Johnson
10/23/2011
Aunt Dollie & Family,
Words cannot express the sadness that Marlissa and I are feeling. We are deeply touched by your loss. We pray that while words cannot erase the pain, that prayers will comfort you. We will always remember Uncle Vernon for his kindness, lively spirit and his unconditional love and devotion to family. We will never forget his embrace at our first meeting and the effort he put into welcoming us into the family. Uncle Vernon will always have a speciall place in our hearts. Though distance is between us please know how much we love you and cherish all the very special moments we've shared. May God continue to keep his hedge of protection around you.
Love,
Sonya & Marlissa
Jake & Wayne
10/23/2011
Dear Aunt Dolly & family, Wayne Allan & I wish to let you know that we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Uncle Vern was one heck of a guy. But, now he is not going to be alone up in heaven with family who have gone on before. You all are in our prayers.
Love, Jake & Wayne Allan
Linda Holland
10/23/2011
Dollie... My deepest sympathy goes to you.. You have had a rough couple of years. Vern was a great guy!!! If you need anything please let me, know.
Linda Holland
bill jahnke
10/22/2011
Please note graveside services are at Laurel Hill cemetery not Glendale as posted
kevin thompson
10/21/2011
my condolences to the watters family,if theres anything i can do dont hesitate to call me
Tiffany
10/21/2011
You will be missed. Say hi to grandpa an missy. Tell him happy birthday for me. We miss you down here.