Arline Watson

Doris Arline Frazier was born in Newberg on May 23, 1924, the daughter of Leroy and Hazel Frazier. Arline lived near Scotts Mills, Oregon, for most of her childhood. She had one brother, Bertram, and the Fraziers were one very dynamic part of a very dynamic and large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. In 1940, the Frazier family moved to Swisshome, Oregon, up the Siuslaw River from Florence. Arline attended Cascade College in Portland and graduated from George Fox College in 1950. On July 15, 1949, Arline was united in marriage to Floyd Watson, with whom she spent the next (almost) 70 years until his death in 2019. Floyd and Arline made their home in Newberg for several years, where their children Lorraine, Ken, and Roger were born. Their youngest, Doug, was born while they lived in the Albina District of North Portland for awhile. Later the Watsons made their home in Tigard, then Eugene, and finally in Newberg at Friendsview Retirement Community. Arline and Floyd were very active members and faithful attenders of Friends (Quaker) Churches for all of their adult lives when health permitted. Arline often was a Sunday School teacher of young children and at times did office work for the churches. The lives of the Watson family were oriented around church activities to a large degree, and Arline and Floyd always chose to live nearby the church they were part of. Arline believed strongly in the living Savior, Jesus Christ, and in following the teaching of the Bible to the best of her understanding and with God’s gracious help. Arline worked hard as a stay-at-home mom when her kids were young. Her children all appreciate the attention she gave to their upbringing, especially her willingness to listen when they struggled with growing pains, and to the loving Christian witness and training which she gave constantly to each of them. With family game nights, frequent picnics and camping trips, some longer vacation trips, church events, and many visits to the grandparents, life for the Watsons was full of wholesome fun! As grandchildren were born into the family Arline relished having them come and enjoy her hospitality, whether at home or on some camping trip. After Floyd retired, Arline joined him in traveling the country in their RV for three delightful years. Later they spent winters in Arizona and California, with Arline often making sure they were home in time for Easter. As life began to slow down, they greatly appreciated their home at Friendsview Retirement Community and many relationships there which dated way back, to their college days and beyond. During her time of declining health and activity she and her family were thankful for the care of Friendsview staff. Arline continued to the last weeks of her life to enjoy visits and the singing of her favorite Christian songs such as “When We All Get to Heaven”, savoring her expectations for the life to come. Arline graduated from this life on April 3, 2021, aged 96 years. By one day she made it “home for Easter” in heaven! She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd, her parents Leroy and Hazel Frazier, her brother Bertram Frazier, and a beloved grandson Jeremi. She is survived by her sister-in-law Eleanore Frazier, her daughter Lorraine, her son Ken (Kathy), her son Roger (Sue), her son Doug (Melonie), six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be given to either Tigard Community Friends Church Benevolent Fund https://tigardfriends.com or Daytime Enrichment Activities & Recreation (DEAR) http://deardayprogram.com. Her family will have a private graveside service at the Newberg Friends Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, we are not not having a public memorial. Memories may be left on this website and will be read by the family.

Arline Watson

May 23, 1924 - April 3, 2021