Luella Watrous

Luella M. Watrous left this world on Wed. Sept. 26 after a long and fruitful life. She was born in Central Lake on May 1, 1922 to Jerry and Hazel Thomas. Luella was a lifelong resident of Bellaire. On June 20, 1941 she married Jacob Watrous. After retirement they spent many terrific winters in Arizona where they enjoyed mountain climbing, crafting and hiking. Preceding Luella in death were her parents, all of her siblings, 2 sons; Dale Arthur and Gary Lee, and her loving husband Jake. Luella is survived by 4 of her children; Judy Miller of Bellaire, Jacob (Toni) Watrous of Santa Rosa, TX, Larry Watrous of Apache Junction, AZ, and Janice (Charles) Tipton of Bellaire, 16 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Luella enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, painting and family. She dearly loved her dog, Benny. She will be greatly missed. No funeral services are planned. A private graveside service will be held per her wishes. Arrangements have been handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.