Martin "Marty" Watson
February 17, 2014
Martin “Marty” Watson, 59, reunited with his parents, Sharon “Butch” and Clara Watson, on Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born February 25, 1954 in Des Moines and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972.
Marty was a dental technician at Professional Dental Services for 26 years. He was a self taught bass player with a career span of over 45 years. Marty played with several bands and spent 30 years playing with the Last Shades of Dawn. The band was inducted into the Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
Marty is survived by his companion of 7 years, Denise; children, Danielle and Michael; granddaughter, Bailee; step-children, Lindsey and Christopher; brother, Roger (Angela); uncle, Tom (Pat) Dawson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, beloved friends, and devoted fans.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A burial will occur at 1 p.m. Monday at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Marty.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Don & Darrell Snyder
03/11/2014
We are very sad to hear of cousin Martins passing. We offer our most sincere condolences, to his family and all who will miss him. We will never forget his great since of humor.
regan
03/09/2014
Marty lived next door to me he was a good man he helped me get my soon to be ex-husbands drumset out of the basement he had a big heart and always there when you need him we will all miss him he's in rock n roll heaven rest in peace marty
Debbie Aldrich
02/25/2014
My sincere condolences to Marty's family. My ex husband, Barry, and Marty used to work together at PDS (and Dental Technicians too, I think) for many years, and I had the opportunity to hang out with him as well at Christmas parties and concerts where he played. He was a nice guy and will be missed.
David Snyder
02/24/2014
I am Martin's first cousin from Colorado Springs, CO. Please accept my sincere condolences. Mart was much too young to pass. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
wendy june wood & jimijo marasco
02/22/2014
We send our true sympathy to all of you with the passing of Marty. We have individual memories going back to childhood , all good. Such a kindred heart and a smile that made us smile. Now he's inducted to heaven's halls of music.
Shari and Shannon
02/22/2014
We are sorry to hear about cousin Mart.He will be deeply missed .He was there for us when our dad passed and his warm heart and friendly smile will not be forgotten.Our condolences to the family as we know how hard it is to lose a loved one.
Cherie Warren
02/21/2014
I have known Marty for over 30 years he always brought so much life to the party when he was around. He made the best of it ! Worked with him at Dental Technicians and would meet at post office getting the mail for the labs..an we would yuk it up :) They played at Larry an my wedding ..we would watch him play over the years.. ..he was a sweetheart and will be missed..my heart goes out to you kids an Denise.Just know we will all be reunited in the future your in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Heger
02/21/2014
Michael, Danielle, and Bailee, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great guy, so nice, loved by all, and won't be forgotten.
tressa oliver (thacker)
02/20/2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your father Danielle and Michael.. I will always have great memories of your dad...
Todd, Erin and Tanner Maxwell
02/20/2014
I worked with Marty 23 of his 26 years at PDS and he was just a great all around guy, he made it fun to come to work. He was also a great musician, and very passionate about music. He will be greatly missed by all. God bless him , his family and friends.
Brian, Nikie & Toni
02/19/2014
Dani & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss!
You are in out thoughts & prayers.
Dr. Bertagnolli and Staff
02/19/2014
Marty came to our office quite frequently. He was always a pleasure to talk to and was a very kind soul. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time.
Toni Sciachitano-Millard
02/18/2014
Marty you will be missed so much. You had such an amazing heart and spirit. Your smile was contagious. We go way back to Jr High and I loved knowing you. Our prayers to Denise and your kids and granddaughter