Robert Stanton Watson

SCOTTSDALE – Robert Stanton Watson, 69, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed January 1st, 2024. He was born September 20th, 1954 in Iola, Kansas to Lois Jean Watson (Nystrom) & Clyde William Watson. Robert was a cherished son, brother, uncle and friend. For the last two decades he lovingly cared for his dear mother Lois.

Robert worked as a laborer all his life. He was a humble man with many hidden talents.

Robert had an insatiable hunger for learning. Over the years, he developed an impressive knowledge in numerous fields of study, eagerly absorbing many topics: History, Geography, Geology, and Cosmology. His favorite was the diversity of all plant & animal life. He loved nature & found great solace when exploring all over the Southwest: camping, hiking, mountain climbing, and photographing the natural landscape, often accompanied by elder brother Richard Mark Watson. Robert & Mark were recognized in 1975 by the Anaheim Police Department for their “prompt action” in “administering first aid” “instrumental in saving the life” of an officer seriously injured when his helicopter crashed on a mountainside near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.

Robert made Arizona his home for nearly 60 years. He bravely faced many health challenges. His deep love of Mother Earth is what he lived for & now he has returned to Her.

Robert was proceeded in death by his father Clyde William Watson & brother Richard Mark Watson (Anne). He is survived by his mother Lois Jean Watson & siblings Kathy Ann Watson (Stephanie) & Scott Edward Watson (‘Ivy’ Kuei Yen), nieces & nephews Kathryn Anne Rollins Barnes (Ivan) & David Elliot Rollins (Caroline), Allegra Lois Watson, Siena Fiona Watson, & Lila Grace Watson.

Robert will be laid to rest within the Watson family plot at the Grandview - Mill Creek - Stockdale Cemetery in Leonardville, Kansas.