The Payson Roundup / Obituaries

Dale Lee Watts was born Oct. 28, 1949 in Santa Fe, N.M. He went home to be with his Heavenly Father July 17, 2010 after a brief battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, and four stepdaughters, Lauri (Brian) Jordan, Katie (Jordan) Buford, Amy (Ryan) Nickle and Brittney Leafty. Also surviving are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ann and Richard O’Donnal; stepdaughters, Jessica Gregorovic and Becki Hansen; brother, Craig Watts; and niece, Sonya (Lewis) Bachicha, and their son, Santi; niece, Kirsten Watts; brother, Glenn Watts; nephew, Calvin Watts; and niece, Amanda (Jason) Blazer; brother-in-law, Richard L. (Carol) O’Donnal and their son, Jeff (Margo) O’Donnal; brother-in-law, Darrell (Anita) O’Donnal; nieces, Amanda (Rob) Clanin and Lynn Kate O’Donnal; and nephew, Fletcher O’Donnal. Also surviving are Mr. Watts’ special grandchildren, Santino, Sophia, Samantha, Tommy, Danielle, Hayley and Blakeslee; his great-grandson, Dominic; and his very best pal in the world — Bella the Dog!
Mr. Watts had a great love for life, his family, friends and his church. He was a friend to many who will always think of him as kind, helpful and willing to share his time and talents to those in need. He will be truly missed, writes his family.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 24 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 913 S. Ponderosa in Payson. A special gathering for family and close friends will be at 9:30 a.m. Graveside services will be immediately after services, followed by a luncheon at the church.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice Compassus of Payson for their kindness and compassion during Mr. Watts’ final days. Donations may be given to Hospice Compassus, 511 S. Mud Springs Rd., Payson, AZ 85541.