Obituary: Jean L. Watson Emerson

Jean L. Watson Emerson

Jean L. Watson Emerson was welcomed into heaven June 12, 2020 at the age of 87 years and 1 day, with her loving husband of 50 years, C. Floyd Emerson, at her side.  

Jean, the daughter of Merrill and Ruth Watson, was born June 11, 1933 in Runville, Pennsylvania.  Her hobbies included square dancing as a young girl and recipes and cooking as an adult.  Jean was well known for her beaming smile, sweet and vivacious personality and her strong love of family.  She served God and her faith in many ways; playing the important role of supportive pastor's wife to Floyd, organizing prayer chains, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, playing piano for worship and various other leadership roles in the church community.

In addition to Floyd, Jean is survived by her daughter Janet McMaster, son in law Brian and grandson Travis; sister Edith Mackereth; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and 6 brothers (Maurice, Albert, Walter, Pete, David and Tom).

A public viewing will be held at Anderson’s Tribute Center – Celilo Chapel (204 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR) on Friday, June 19 from 9AM - 3PM by appointment.   Please contact Anderson (541-296-2600) to schedule an arrival time.  A private viewing for family will be held 3PM - 5PM.  A private burial service for the family will be held on Saturday, June 20th at the Odd Fellow Three Mill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations be made to UCC Congregational Church in The Dalles OR or Heart of Hospice (C/O Anderson’s Tribute Center 204 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR 97058).

The service will be live streamed (see www.andersonstributecenter.com for details).  Friends are encouraged to leave a note or message of condolence for family at www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.   

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.