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Wilma Jean WATSON

  • March 6, 1925 - November 19, 2011
  • Bourbon, Indiana
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“this is from myself and my father elmo goodman. She will be missed. He wanted to visit with her but could not due to health. ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: debra edwards - bonham, TX

“We sure had fun at the Huddle,Mrs. Watson was like beaver mom ,prim and proper! Ingwald ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Ingwald Johnson - Plymouth, IN

“Sorry to here about Aunt Jean. The last of the Goodman's. Wish we could have all styed alot closer than we have. Bob Goodman JR. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Bob Goodman - Rochester, IN

“The Huddle Grill brings so many wonderful memories. Please accept my condolences. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Susie Cole Reinholt - Plymouth, IN

“To all the Watson Family, I am saddened at the loss of Jean. She was my first boss at the Huddle why back when I worked with Andy. Jean taught...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Donna Taber Whitmer - Plymouth, IN

“To All of the Watsons, So very sorry for the loss of your Mother. I remember the early years when we were young and used to go to Grandpa and...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Cindy Martin - Plymouth, IN

“Dear Watson Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Jean! She was such a sweet lady! I remember her as far back as the Huddle Grill. I know many of...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Jeanie Martin - Plymouth, IN

“I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Carol (Smith) Finkbiner - IN

“Andi, want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. Just remember that you will meet up with her again someday in heaven. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Linda Wakeland - Plymouth, IN


Wilma Jean Watson, 86, of 5845 14th Road, Bourbon, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011, at 11:21 p.m., at her home. Jean was born on March 6, 1925, in Fulton County, Indiana, to Vernard and Ruby (Salts) Goodman. Jean married Charles W. Watson on May 19, 1946. He passed away on July 27, 1978. Jean worked at the Plymouth Country Club as their secretary, was a volunteer Pink Lady for Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Jean and Bill built and owned the Huddle Grill, in Plymouth, in 1962. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed playing bridge and crocheting. Jean is survived by her daughters, Andrea (Stan) Bunch of Columbus Indiana, Sara Lisa (Dan) Doody of Bourbon, and Jennifer (Tom) Read of Plymouth; her sons, Bill (Lois) Watson of Plymouth, Tim "Homer" (Jeannie) Watson of Plymouth, Charles (Della) Watson of Argos, Indiana, and Jon (Kathy) Watson of Rochester, Indiana; 26 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Charles �Bill� Watson; her son, James D. Watson on November 10, 2009; her granddaughter, Haley Corrine; her sister, Ruth South; and her three brothers. Memorials may be given to: The Center for Hospice 112 South Center Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 or The First Presbyterian Church 401 North Walnut Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 ~THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION~ ~FAMILY SERVICES~ WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563 ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com