It is with very deep sadness we announce the passing of Rick Watson on December 23, 2015. He is lovingly remembered by his wife and soul mate Joann, his daughters Melissa Watson and Crystal Anderson, his grandson Nicholas Stewart. He also leaves behind his mother Veronica Watson, two sisters Wendy (Bill) Dickenson, Sharon (Bob) Widdows and his brother Lance also his nieces Holly and Irene, nephews Wade, Mark and Sean.
Rick was predeceased by his father Lloyd Watson and his nephews Scott and Keith Dickenson, his father and mother-in-law Joe and Winnie Sauriol.
Rick was born in Vancouver, B.C. on May 30, 1953. He completed his education in the Vancouver area. He completed his Automotive Mechanical Apprenticeship January 24, 1976. His met his future wife Joann in 1977 in Surrey and together they moved to Kamloops, B.C. Rick worked in several Automotive Repair shops in Kamloops most notably T&H Automotive where he made many good friends over the years including Tosh Tabata (who was his boss for most of those years). Rick was also very well known in the Taxi industry in Kamloops for many years having owned taxis at both Yellow Cabs and Kami Cabs. In the last few years Rick enjoyed the time he spent working at Extreme Excavating. He made some truly good friends there and loved his job.
Rick enjoyed his year’s drag racing at the old 1/8th mile. He has many trophies from those days up on McGill. He also loved fishing and Rick and Joann spent many years fishing the lakes around the Kamloops area.
Rick was the nicest person and was always there to lend a helping hand to all who needed it including many animals he helped rescue. He will be missed by all that had the privilege to know him!
Joann and the family wish to say a special Thank-You to Doug and JD MacLeod, Alistair Elliot and Bert and Brenda Jensen. You all were there for Rick and Joann during Rick’s illness.
There will be no funeral by request. Memorial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to
Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2015-12-23
• Location : Kamloops, BC