Jeremiah Watson

April 12, 1980 - September 13, 2015

Jeremiah David Watson, “Jeremi” was born April 12, 1980 in Salem, Oregon and passed away in Portland, Oregon on September 13, 2015. He was thirty five years of age. Jeremi lived in a number of different cities; Salem, Newberg, Pasadena, CA, Boise, ID, Aloha and Tigard with his parents. He lived with his parents until the age of 31 when he moved in to a group home in Aloha operated by Community Services, Inc. (CSI).Jeremi was diagnosed at an early age as having developmental delay issues and a seizure condition. These conditions would impact him and his family for his entire life.He received a modified high school diploma from Aloha High School after having participated in their special education class. Jeremi was the inspiration for and one of three original clients at Daytime Enrichment Activities & Recreation, Inc. (DEAR), an organization which provides daytime activities for individuals with profound developmental issues.He was a member of Tigard Community Friends Church for twenty five years. Jeremi was an affectionate young man who never stood on ceremony but tended to show he cared by landing in your lap unexpectedly. Pizza and root beer, hamburgers and fries, potato chips and chocolate milk were some of his favorite foods. Favorite activities included exploring different textures with his hands, having a good meal, walking in the shallow surf at the beach, having a snack, giving hugs and having more snacks.Jeremi enjoyed bright colors and bold patterns. Jeremi is survived by his parents, Roger and Sue Watson, sisters Misty Rogers and Amy Watson, brother in law John Rogers, grandparents Floyd and Arline Watson, an aunt Lorraine Watson, four uncles Ken Watson, Doug Watson, Cliff Alt and Guy Alt, two nieces Chloe and Amity Rogers, six first cousins Adam Watson, Jon Watson, Luke Watson, Evan Watson, Paul Alt and Crystal Alt. He also leaves four housemates from his group home, many friends at DEAR and many caregivers from CSI and DEAR. His plate of family and friends was full in deed. Rather than sending flowers, those wishing to remember Jeremi may do so by sending memorial gifts to DEAR, Inc., PO Box 5933, Aloha, OR 97006. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday October 17th at Tigard Community Friends Church, 15800 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR at 3 p.m. Those who are attending are encouraged to wear bright, cheerful colors in celebration of Jeremi. Arrangements by Attrell’s Funeral Chapels please leave memories for the family at www.Attrells.com