Anna Katherine (Bolhuis) Watson

Anna Katherine (Bolhuis) Watson, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 at the age of 89, with her family by her side.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 44 years, Jack Watson (1998) and one brother, Garrett (Dutch) Bolhuis.

Anna was a Registered Nurse for the State Hospital and with the Sisters of St. Joseph in Kalamazoo before she retired. Anna enjoyed her family, fishing, and Detroit Tiger baseball.

Anna is survived by her children and their families: Dennis & Jan Watson of Parchment; Debra Watson of Comstock, Cheryl & Darcy Wank of Richland and David & Lisa Watson, also of Comstock. Also surviving is her sister, Minnie Snell and brother, Donald & Judy Bolhuis, sister-in-law Ruth Bolhuis and many nieces and nephews.

Anna had a special place in her heart for her 8 grandchildren and their spouses: Lisa Watson, Jeffrey Watson (fiance Carrie Hamminga), Raymond Gordon III, Michael & Ashley Gordon, Stephanie Wank (Matt Kulik), Christina & Marty Ftacek, Kyle & Skyler Watson and Morgan Watson; and great-grandchildren: Norah, Nolan, Trevor and Emmet.

Anna's family would like to give a special thanks to two lovely ladies that cared for Anna in her later years, Betsy Boswell-Hall and Mary Jones. Without their companionship, it would not have been possible to fulfill her wishes of living out her life at home.

The family will celebrate Grandma Ann's life with a private ceremony and she will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery.