Barbara Ann Davies Watson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Meridian, Idaho on December 2, 2022, surrounded by loving family.
Barbara was born in Portland, Oregon to Oliver Truex and Myra Baer Davies, the third of eight children. She grew up in Bountiful, Utah just a few blocks from her future husband’s family. She married her sweetheart, Robert Elden Watson on February 21, 1957 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They enjoyed an incredible 65 years of married life together.
Bob and Barbara shared every joy and met every challenge as a couple.Together they had three sons and three daughters. Barbara was completely devoted to her sweetheart, her children and later her grandchildren. She spent every day sharing her love with each of them.
Barbara had a special gift of being able to touch and uplift others. She especially loved the youth and treasured her years serving as Young Women’s President and teaching early morning Seminary. She taught Seminary in three different states over the course of many years along with countless leadership roles in many Wards and Stakes. After Bob’s retirement, they served a full-time couples mission in New Hampshire and enjoyed several years serving together in the Boise Temple.
Barbara spent her life bringing love, laughter, and joy to others. Most of all, she was a disciple of Jesus Christ. Like Him, she spent her life in the service of others and was a lasting influence for good.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Robert Elden Watson; her children, Lynn (Sandy) Watson, Sheri (Jeff) Spalding, Julia (Kevin) Brown, David Watson and Paul (Renee) Watson. Her family included 27 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Meridian 16th Ward, 2650 S. Five Mile Road, Boise, Idaho. Family and friends are welcome to join a viewing prior to the funeral on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm and on Friday from 10:00-10:45 am.
To attend the service virtually please visit https://youtu.be/VN4QgJV2TBA