OBITUARY: William Russell Watrous

William Russell Watrous

William Russell Watrous, of Mesquite NV, passed away on Oct. 18, 2023. He was born on Jan. 22, 1935, in Welch West Virginia, to Fred Ernest Watrous and Gertrude Elizabeth Johnson Watrous. He married Blanche Esther Nicodemus on June 18, 1960. They lived in Desert Springs, AZ for 25 years, and previously in Taylorsville, UT for over 35 years.

William was a retired chemical engineer with Lockheed Martin, and a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman and loved to work on cars in his garage. He enjoyed sharing his extensive knowledge of the U.S. Presidents, as well as family genealogy.

William is survived by his wife of 63 years, Blanche (aka: Kitty) Watrous; four children: Debbie (Rich) Lail, Cheryl Butterfield, Scott Watrous, and Angie (Mike) Fernandez; eight grandchildren: Dustin, Andy, Kate, Kim, Michelle, Jacob, Danielle and Morgan; and two great grandchildren: Faith and Regan. He was preceded in death earlier this year by their dear family friend, Monique Goulet.

Family and friends are invited to leave memories and condolences at www.starmortuary.com, or send a note to Kitty Watrous at Mesa Valley Estates 1328 Bertha Howe Ave # 115 Mesquite NV. 89027.