In loving memory of Mary Ellen (Biery) Watson
Mary Ellen Watson, age 79, passed away on January 19, 2017 in her home in Forsyth, Montana.
Mary Ellen Beiry was born on October 4, 1937 in Lytton, Iowa to parents Charles Biery and Gladys (Bennett) Biery. She came to live in Montana and attended country schools in Ingomar, Myers, and Rosebud. She married Charles D. Watson on April 8, 1953 in Miles City, Montana before a Justice of the Peace. She lived and worked while married and raising her children in Myers, Anaconda, Forsyth, and Colstrip, returning to Forsyth in 1995.
Mary Ellen loved providing food for the table, raising flowers in her garden, canning, camping, playing cards, and traveling when she could. She was most proud of the legacy of being the start of four more generations.
She is survived by her children: Daniel (Rita) Watson of Forsyth, MT, David (Elizabeth) Watson of Richland, WA, Cynthia (Bruce) Miller of Colstrip, MT, and Marilynn Serrato of Miles City, MT. Her surviving siblings are: Daniel Biery of Rosebud, MT, Judy Juell of Great Falls, MT, and Ronald Biery of Belgrade, MT. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Charles; parents; stepfather Hugh Moyer; brothers: Ward, John, Richard, Henry, Chris, Kenneth; and sister Kay Berdahl. She is proud of her eleven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
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Kay Davis Berdahl says
Dan, Cindy, David and Marilynn, Sorry for your loss. Now she is at rest. Thoughts and prayers to you and your families.
Patti Crosby says
CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF MARYS FAMILY, SHE WILL BE MISSED!
Kathy LaDuke says
Cindy, Mindy, Cam and family,
I am so sad to hear about your loss. I know that the memories that you hold in your heart will bring comfort in this sad time. Mary was one of my favorite customers at the bank. She always had the right words to make you laugh.
Kathy
Katie Seminole says
To my Aunts and Uncles
I am sorry you lost your mom, I am truly sorry as a granddaughter we lost our grandma! I will miss you dearly but I know your in a better place and with your husband again. I hope her and grandpa square danced last night for his birthday! Thank you all in advance for the kind words and precious memories of my grandma.
Love you all!
Katie Seminole (Marilynn’s Daughter) and Family
TJ Cape says
Dan & family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending sincere condolences.
Darcy Bennett says
Dan, Cindy, David, and Marilynn snd families. We are sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you. Love and prayers.
Lyle, Darcy, Misty, and Wyatt Bennett
Kinsee Crocker says
To the Watson family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Marry Ellen. She was such a great person. Surely will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are sent out to your family.
Love,
Kinsee Crocker
Butch and Charlys Schulenberg says
Dan, Cindy , and the rest of Mary Ellen’s Family. So sorry for the loss of Mary Ellen. She was a joy to visit with. We had some good times with Her and Kay. Now both are gone and will be missed. May She Rest in peace.
Julie LaBree says
It’s hard to loose a parent, even when they are ready to go… Thinking of you all and prayers that your hearts are filled with wonderful memories.
Rosemary Cole says
Bob and Rosemary Cole says
Our condolences to Mary Ellen’s family for their loss.
Cathy Byron says
Mary Ellen’s family –
My thoughts an prayers are with each of you at this time of loss. It is never easy to say goodbye to our Mother.
Harriet & Veryl Jansen says
Our Sincere sympathy to all of Mary Ellen’s Family. We will miss seeing her playing cards with us at Haugo. Sending our Prayers from AZ.
joan leinwand says
Sending my condolences.
Donnie and Paula Peplow says
Cindy and family, may fond memories warm your heart. Have good memories of Mary Ellen when we first moved to Colstrip.
Roy & Arlene Pabolo and family says
Our sympathy to Mary Ellen’s family. May she RIP.
Walt Lloyd says
I was saddened to hear of Mary Ellen’s passing. My prayers are for all of her family. She will certainly be missed.
Jack & Sandi Van Pelt says
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Mary Ellen was a very great lady.. She always had a smile and a laugh for you. She will be missed by many..
Beverly and Zeke Nile says
Dan and family, sending our condolences. Praying that you embrace your memories to help you through the tough times.
Linda LaGree Burch says
Mary Ellen…your laughter, your smile, your quick wit lives on with those you shared life with over so many years and places. I loved your candid and sparkling ways. Our connection continues…I smile as I think of your reunion with everyone whose gone before you. It must be a very busy place, perhaps a card game or a frank discussion of those strong Biery opinions…and Chuck watching with a knowing smile. Thank you for being part of my life. To your family, many whom I know and those I’ve not met; my condolences in your loss of Mary Ellen (Biery) Watson.
Melode Warner says
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