Jean Leone Rasmussen Watts

Jean Leone Rasmussen Watts, daughter of Raymond R. and Mary Leone Bath Rasmussen, entered the world on March 17, 1927 in Murray, Utah. She left it on August 21, 2009.

Jean grew up and attended school in Murray, graduating from Murray High School in 1945. After attending The University of Utah, she married Clay C. Watts on June 14, 1946. Before the birth of their two children, Jean worked for Auerbach’s in Salt Lake.

After residing in Salt Lake for several years, the family lived in Billings, Montana for a period of time. Upon their return, Jean spent 25 years working for Murray State Bank, Commercial Security Bank and Key Bank as a bookkeeper, teller, and administrative teller trainer. In addition to being a fine mother and a responsible worker, Jean was a seamstress of exceptional talent.

She is survived by her husband, Clay; her daughter, Robyn Newport (Keith) of Woods Cross, Utah; son Fred Watts (Cindy), Arlington Heights, Illinois; two grandchildren, Steffen Watts and Heather Lewis; and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Juanita Watts, and sister-in-law Beth Rasmussen plus many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ray Rasmussen.

The family wishes to express appreciation to Harmony Hospice especially Rhonda, Shirley, Kim, Shannon, and Jeff.

Funeral services will be at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, Murray, Utah on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Friends and family may gather for one hour prior to the service. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association at 855 East 4800 South, Murray, UT 84107.