06/23/2018 - Patricia Mary Watson

A Catholic Memorial Mass for Patricia Mary Watson of Kalispell, Montana, will be held Saturday morning, June 23, at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Gordon, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Patricia's name.

Patricia Watson was born September 18, 1945 in Kadoka, South Dakota to Chub and Mildred Petrik, and passed away peacefully on April 30  She had one brother, Terry Petrik.

Patricia grew up in Batesland, South Dakota where her family ran a full-service station and convenience store. She attended high school at the Assumption Academy in Chadron and after graduating attended a nursing program at St. Anthony’s hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, staying at St. Anthony’s afterward to practice nursing.

 In 1966, Patricia married Donald Watson of Gordon, Nebraska. They moved to Denver in 1967. That same year, on her birthday, Patricia gave birth to their only child, Jennifer.

 Patricia and Donald lived in Denver for 33 years, raising their daughter, taking many memorable vacations, and spending time with family and friends at their cabin in the Rocky Mountains.

Patricia also volunteered at school, was a Brownie leader, played bridge, and practiced yoga. And she loved her cats! As a wife, mother, and friend, she was always ready with an empathetic ear, warm smile and infectious laugh.

 In 2000, Patricia and Donald moved to Kalispell, Montana to be closer to their daughter. In 2008, their only grandchild, Audrey, was born. According to Audrey, Patricia was a “funny, happy and cute” grandma.

 Patricia is survived by husband, Donald, of Kalispell; daughter, Jennifer, and granddaughter, Audrey Koontz, of Kalispell; brother, Terry (Jeannie) Petrik, of Greenville, KY, as well as many other family and friends.