In Memory Of
Melvin Watson
1940
2023
Melvin Watson
July 31, 1940 — October 7, 2023
Melvin (Mel) Carl Watson, 83 Passed away peacefully at Cottonwood Creek surrounded by his loving wife and family. Mel battled Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s for many years.
Mel was born July 31,1940 in Greeley Colorado to Carl and Helen Watson. Mel was drafted to the Army right out of high school where he served in the Korean War. After the army he returned to his hometown of Milliken, Colorado working as a bus driver for the school district. In 1968 he started a long career driving for Greyhound bus lines. He retired from Greyhound in 2004. He began another career working for Laramie County School District #1 as a school bus driver and Head custodian for Hobbs elementary. After retirement from the school district, he went to work for the City of Cheyenne Street and Alley Dept. as their tool man. He loved his time there.
Mel made many friends throughout his wonderful life. He was a very caring and sweet man and would do anything to help anyone who needed it.
Mel was able to travel and enjoy many places before his Parkinson’s no longer allowed it. Mel will be missed by so many, especially his wife and family who loved him dearly.
Thank you to all the CNA’S & Nurses who took wonderful care of him throughout the last few years and through till the end.
Mel is survived by his loving wife, Laura who after 46 years of marriage will miss him deeply. He is also survived by his daughters, Sherri Schlabs (Mike), Christie Yurek (Wayne) & Terrie Schnitzer; one grandson, Derek Barker; five granddaughters, Kendra Yurek, Nicole Quigley, Logan Yurek, Chelsie Schlabs, Micayla Dodson; one great granddaughter, Shaylyn Juarez; and three great grandsons, Gaberiel Yurek, Tristan Barker, Stetson Quigley.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen Watson; and his brother, John David Watson.
Per his wishes, Mel will be cremated. There will be a memorial service at First Christian Church, 219 W 27th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001 on Tuesday October 17th, 2023, at 10:30am with a reception to follow at the church. There will be a private family placing of the urn.
The service will be live streamed by the church at the following address for those unable to attend the service in person.
Web address: https://youtube.com/@firstchristianchurchcheyen114?si=h316TpWFK3PhkbWo
Mel was born July 31,1940 in Greeley Colorado to Carl and Helen Watson. Mel was drafted to the Army right out of high school where he served in the Korean War. After the army he returned to his hometown of Milliken, Colorado working as a bus driver for the school district. In 1968 he started a long career driving for Greyhound bus lines. He retired from Greyhound in 2004. He began another career working for Laramie County School District #1 as a school bus driver and Head custodian for Hobbs elementary. After retirement from the school district, he went to work for the City of Cheyenne Street and Alley Dept. as their tool man. He loved his time there.
Mel made many friends throughout his wonderful life. He was a very caring and sweet man and would do anything to help anyone who needed it.
Mel was able to travel and enjoy many places before his Parkinson’s no longer allowed it. Mel will be missed by so many, especially his wife and family who loved him dearly.
Thank you to all the CNA’S & Nurses who took wonderful care of him throughout the last few years and through till the end.
Mel is survived by his loving wife, Laura who after 46 years of marriage will miss him deeply. He is also survived by his daughters, Sherri Schlabs (Mike), Christie Yurek (Wayne) & Terrie Schnitzer; one grandson, Derek Barker; five granddaughters, Kendra Yurek, Nicole Quigley, Logan Yurek, Chelsie Schlabs, Micayla Dodson; one great granddaughter, Shaylyn Juarez; and three great grandsons, Gaberiel Yurek, Tristan Barker, Stetson Quigley.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen Watson; and his brother, John David Watson.
Per his wishes, Mel will be cremated. There will be a memorial service at First Christian Church, 219 W 27th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001 on Tuesday October 17th, 2023, at 10:30am with a reception to follow at the church. There will be a private family placing of the urn.
The service will be live streamed by the church at the following address for those unable to attend the service in person.
Web address: https://youtube.com/@firstchristianchurchcheyen114?si=h316TpWFK3PhkbWo
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Melvin Watson, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Memorial Service
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Starts at 10:30 am (Mountain time)
First Christian Church
Guestbook
Visits: 4
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors