WATTS, Alden "Pete": Died 1960

WATTS, WEIHER, MUNTZ, JAIRL, RANDOLPH, RINEY

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Date: 1/16/2017 at 17:39:17

**Handwritten: Courier 20 Oct. 1960 159 E

Alden (Pete) Watts

Alden (Pete) Watts, 75, passed away Saturday night, Oct. 1, 1960 at 11:45 in the Memorial hospital at Keosauqua.

The son of Richard and Sarah Weiher Watts he was born July 29, 1885 on the farm southwest of Bonaparte where he spent his entire life. On Nov. 3, 1912 he was united in marriage with Kathryn Muntz. To this union was born four children, Alden Jr., killed on Okinawa June 15, 1945; Beatrice Jairl, Moline, Ill.; Faye Randolph and Freida Riney of Bonaparte.

There are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Besides his son he was preceded by his parents, one brother Elmer and a sister Olive.

He devoted his life to his home, his family, the church and his many, many friends.

He was a member of the Methodist church at Bonaparte.

His bright blue eyes and cheerful face
Are a pleasure to recall.
He had a loving word for each
And died beyond by all.
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CARD OF THANKS

We take this opportunity to thank the many friends, neighbors and relatives for the many acts of kindness and the wonderful food, flowers and prayers during our bereavement.
Mrs. Alden Watts
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jairl
Mr. and Mrs. James Randolph
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riney
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Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book H, Page 70, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA