It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard John Watson of Idaho Falls, Idaho, born in Warren, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Albert John Watson and Marian Eleanor Hyde Watson. He is survived by : his wife Linda Mae Watson of Idaho Falls, ID; his sons, Jeffrey John Watson (Paula Whipple) and Keith Edward Watson (Nichole Ionica); his stepchildren, Kathy Kelso (Lew), LeAnn Harris (Rod) of Ammon, ID, Scott Gilbert (Jenna) of Idaho Falls, ID and Julie Severe (Jerry) of Terreton, ID; his sister Donna Motter (Harry) of Dunedin, FL; and his granddaughter Krista Watson. He is also survived by 8 step-grandchildren and 5 step-great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 20th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S Ammon Rd, Ammon, ID 83406). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at 12:30 PM at the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery (12463 E 129 N, Rigby, ID 83443).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wood Funeral Home & Crematory