Wendy Lynn Watson

November 15, 1960 - September 25, 2008

Courageous, responsible and committed mother was vivacious and genuine

Wendy Lynn Watson was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon on November 15th, 1960. She was adopted by Katherine and Ronald Watson. Wendy lived in Portland before moving to Seattle 25 years ago. Wendy worked as a bookkeeper for the Paramount Theatre in Portland and then for the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. She also worked as a caterer and as a manager of a band. Wendy was vivacious, a fireball, genuine, quick witted and spiritual.

Wendy had many dimensions to the person she became. She was a musician, writer, lover of art, but nothing would define Wendy’s life as much as motherhood. Wendy had a great role model in her mother Katherine. She always loved and supported Wendy, never judging Wendy and her life choices. She loved Wendy unconditionally. At one point Wendy had considered pursing a connection with her biological mother but later decided against it as she knew that there was no one better than the mother she had in Katherine.

At the time Wendy discovered she was pregnant her life fundamentally changed. Wendy’s baby girl Treasure gave Wendy purpose and was the center of her life. A Seattle Times story written about Wendy and Treasure written on March 20, 2005 told the courageous journey of this loving, responsible and committed mother. The Seattle Times article titled Babies avoid HIV, thanks to UW research tells the story of Wendy, who learned of her HIV diagnosis when she became pregnant, and was able to give birth to Treasure without passing on the virus to her daughter thanks to Wendy’s dedication to treatment and the UW research.

Wendy is survived by her daughter Treasure Sophus, mother Katherine Gonzales, brothers Alan, Kevin and Steve Smith and her sister Lorna Smith and grandparents Leona and John Taylor. Wendy was preceded in death by her father Ronald Watson, and step-fathers Herman Smith and Vernon Gonzales.

Funeral Information

A memorial service is being held for Wendy Watson on Sunday October 5th, 2008 at 3:00 pm at High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave. SW, West Seattle, WA 98126.

Donations Information

Donations in Wendy's memory may be made to Northwest Family Center, 325 Ninth Ave., Box 359726, Seattle, WA 98104-2499

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