Robert Lee "BOB" Watson age 82 of Ames, Iowa died Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at his son's home in Ames. A Gathering of friends and family will be 3:00 -7:00 pm Friday, Oct. 16, with the family present 5:00 -- 7:00 pm at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. A memorial service will be 10:30 am Saturday, Oct. 17, at Gilbert Lutheran Church.

Bob was born June 21, 1927 in Ames the son of Elzen and Carrie (Taylor) Watson. He graduated from Milford Township High School. He married Lucille Clouser on June 6, 1948 in Nashua. He farmed for forty years before going into the Insurance Business. He later went into Real Estate where he bought, sold and developed property. He enjoyed fishing in Canada, dancing and gardening. The last 17 years he has enjoyed spending time in Arizona with good friends, its sunsets and warm climate.


He is survived by his soul mate Dee Munsey of Ames, his former wife Lucille Watson of Ames, children, Diane (Tom) Laughlin of Kansas City, MO, Tim (Judy) Watson of Story City, Cindy (Steve) Helgeson of Lakeville, MN, Kevin (Sue) Watson of Ames and Bradley (Shelly) Watson of Ames, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, brother, Kenneth (Phyllis) Watson of Boone, extended family Michele Munsey of Kalispell, MT, David (Kathy) Munsey of Sanger, CA and Clark Munsey of Sanger CA, Brandon, Mitchell, Neil and Dale Munsey.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray and Elmer Watson.

Memorials may be directed to Mary Greeley Foundation Homeward Hospice.

On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com


Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.