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Robert A Watson, Resident of Chiloquin, Oregon, passed away on August 14th after beating cancer, but lost the war of life. He died peacefully on his ranch in Oregon surrounded by his ex-wife, Michelle and his children. Bob, as he was known to all, was born in Ceres, CA on November 14, 1933. Bob, joined the US Army when he was only 14 and came home when his mother found out he was in Japan recovering from an injury from fighting in the Korean War and wrote a letter to the US Army asking if Bobby could come home. After his brief military service, Bob had many entrepreneurial interests and passions Bob loved camping, the mountains, racing, boats, traveling and he enjoyed life. He worked as a building inspector for 3 years, married for the first time in 1953 and had two children, Duane and Cherylin “Cece” Watson. He then bought Lee’s Auto Supply of Alameda on park street back in 1964 and worked there until he retired selling the business to his son Duane.

He is survived by several of his ex wife’s; Alicia, Michelle, Loris and Jet, his son Duane and his wife Chris, his daughter Cece and her husband Steve Heimans, his dogs Two Bits and Rasper and his grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael & Jason. There will be a celebration gathering on January 21st between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:30pm at the home of his daughter Cherylin Heimans and son-in-law Steve Heimans. Please call 510-522-7589 or 510-522-8811 for directions and more information. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alameda Human Society.