Watson, Iris Doreen
Iris Doreen Watson
Iris Doreen Watson (née: Akins) passed away on Sunday, December 6th, 2020 at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, SK with her son Brad at her side. Iris was born March 14th, 1929 on the farm NE of Hearne, SK. She was the youngest of ten children who have all gone before her.
Iris started teaching at an early age in the Avonlea area where she met and married Gordon Watson. Together they were blessed to receive and raise three children – Janice, Daryl and Bradley. After many great years in the Avonlea area, Iris moved to Moose Jaw where she sang in many choirs and made many new friends. In 2013 she moved to Crescent Park Retirement Villa where her extended family became so much larger. Her time there was full of activities and her care was exceptional. We heard many wonderful stories of the staff and her precious four redheaded girls that came to visit her often. Thanks again from Brad, Lisa, Don and Sandi to everyone from Crescent Park that took such wonderful care of her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon; son, Daryl; daughter, Janice; and many other dear family and friends that are now all together sharing a drink and playing some cards. Iris left to remember her – son, Brad (Lisa); grandchildren: Kristen, Amanda (Tyler) and their mom Angie, Kevin, Jeff and their dad Guy; great-grandchildren, Lexi, and Jax; nephew, Don (Sandi) and their two girls Darian and Peyton who she would giggle and say he is my other favorite son and grandchildren. There are so many other dear family and friends that will miss Iris but cherish the memories that they had with her.
A Graveside Service to Celebrate Iris’ Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Iris’ name may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre c/o Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
My deepest sympathies to family and close friends for their loss of such a great lady. She is going to be greatly missed.
Sorry to read of Iris passing away. She was a dear friend of my mothers (Mildred Watson) who is in Providence place, they were in the Cosmo Katz together. She was a super nice lady, with always a smile. Condolences to all
Iris was one of my favourite people. I did her foot care for years, and we always had such great visits. She was a really nice lady and I am going to miss her a great deal. I’m sure there were a lot of people like me who were very fond of her. My sincere condolences to her family. She was one of a kind.
Most sincere condolences to all “Aunt” Iris’s family. What a lovely lady.
Brad and Lisa and all of Iris family, our thoughts and sympathy are with you. Aunt Iris is a special lady. May she RIP.
Thinking of you Brad ( Lisa)… may the memories give you comfort at this time.
Sympathy to all of Iris’s family. Met her through Red Hatters and gave her a few rides to events. Used to chat with her at
CO-OP.May happy memories give you comfort.
My deepest condolences to your families on the passing of Iris. Iris was a member of our Red Hat Chapter “ Prairie Lilies” and then a member of the “Canadian Jewels “chapter of “Jewels r Us” . She was a great person to talk with, loved her family and her life on the farm. She will definitely be missed.