Daniel L. WATSON

Beloved husband, father and friend, Daniel L. Watson went to Jesus on Sunday, January 18, 2009, at the age of 56. Dan was born on February 20, 1952 in Howard, NY. He attended high School in East Williamson, NY, graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College and earned his Masters Degree at Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY. 

He served the Free Methodist Church, was an insurance salesman, and most recently worked for the New York State West Youth Soccer Association where he worked as operations manager for 14 years.

His parents, Blanchard and Helen Watson; and son, Darrel, predecease him. He will be greatly missed by friends and family; his wife, Vikki; children, Michelle (Matthew) Trost, Rebecca Watson, Phillip Watson; grandsons, Isaac and Connor Trost; brother and sisters, Frances Watson, Terry Watson, Sandra Hammond, Nancy Gates, and Mark Watson; as well as aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.

Dan was a member of the Odessa Baptist Church, and served other congregations as needed, preaching the Gospel. He belonged to the Golf League at Watkins Glen Golf Course and was a soccer coach in Schuyler County for 16 years. He loved the kids on his teams and was proud of them. He also belonged to Lighthouse Christian Camp Association, a camp for families. His treasure on earth was his wife, children and entire extended family.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, between the hours of 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, South St., Montour Falls, NY.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to the Odessa Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 Maple Ave., Odessa, NY 14869, GLM Scholarship Fund, 700 N. Decatur Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 or to the Lighthouse Christian Camp, 9574 Somerset Drive, Barker, NY 14012.