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Joseph Montgomery Watts
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Obituary
Joseph Montgomery Watts, age 54, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by loved ones.
Born October 8, 1970, in Iowa, Joseph moved to Spokane, Washington, as a young man and spent most of his life surrounded by the forests, rivers, and mountains of the Pacific Northwest a place he came to cherish deeply. He was the kind of man who found beauty in small, quiet moments: a well-cast fishing line …
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Joseph was cremated according to his wishes. The gathering will be limited to close family and friends, focusing on sharing memories and honoring his life in an intimate setting.
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What were Joseph's favorite movies?
He was a fan of The Shawshank Redemption, A River Runs Through It, and old Westerns …
He was a fan of The Shawshank Redemption, A River Runs Through It, and old Westerns especially…
He was a fan of The Shawshank Redemption, A River Runs Through It, and old Westerns especially anything with Clint East…
What were Joseph's favorite tv shows?
He rarely missed an episode of Jeopardy! or MASH*, and he loved outdoor and nature p…
He rarely missed an episode of Jeopardy! or MASH*, and he loved outdoor and nature programs li…
He rarely missed an episode of Jeopardy! or MASH*, and he loved outdoor and nature programs like Alaska: The Last Front…
What were Joseph's favorite songs or musical artists?
Classic rock was his soundtrack: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, Bob Seger,…
Classic rock was his soundtrack: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, and The R…
Classic rock was his soundtrack: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, and The Rolling Stones. He also ap…
What were Joseph's favorite books?
Joseph was a lifelong reader of mysteries, historical novels, and anything by Stephe…
Joseph was a lifelong reader of mysteries, historical novels, and anything by Stephen King. He…
Joseph was a lifelong reader of mysteries, historical novels, and anything by Stephen King. He especially enjoyed curli…
Timeline
Born
October 8th, 1970
Passed away
April 28th, 2025
Spokane, WA
Survived by
Janet Osterhoudt
Sister
Gabriel Biehl
Nephew
Ethan Watts
Son
Elizabeth Watts
Daughter
Eli Watts
Son
Dianna Watts
Sister
Predeceased by
Marlene Watts
Mother
Robert Watts
Father
Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory
Hospice care provided by
Hospice of Spokane
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