Formerly of Hooper, died November 6, 2019.
Mary Ann was born August 29, 1923 in Hooper to Benjamin and Charlotte 'Monnich' Darling. She was raised in Hooper and graduated from Hooper High School. She received a teaching certificate from Midland College and taught in the Hooper Schools. She married Merle G. Watchorn on November 11, 1944 in Hooper. Merle became a veterinarian and the couple lived in Dodge for a short time before moving back to Hooper in 1956. Mary Ann worked for Northern Natural Gas, which became Enron. She moved to Havre, Montana, Minneapolis, MN then to Houston for her work before retiring and moving to Sun City West in September of 1992.
Mary Ann was active in the Eastern Star in Hooper and served the state of Nebraska as Worthy Grand Matron. She had been a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. She was active in the Del Webb Community in Arizona where she lived, as a member of the computer club and Nebraska Club. She also volunteered at the hospital in her Del Webb community.
Mary Ann is survived by her son David Lee Watchorn of Tillamook, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Merle G. Watchorn and a son Dean Allen Watchorn.
The funeral will be 10:30 Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont. Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Jack Dallman
Albuquerque, NM Saturday, November 30, 2019 David and I were classmates, and I fondly remember Mrs. Watchorn's patience and grace, especially when David and I got into trouble. She was always calm, and she made me feel loved and cared for. She was a classy lady!George Ulbrick
Lawrence, KS Friday, November 22, 2019 David,The passing of a parent is always hard no matter how long a life they have enjoyed. I fondly remember your mother from growing up in Hooper and my friendship with you. She was always so very kind to me. Our thoughts are with you.
George and Tina
Ardys Bradbury
Tempe, AZ Monday, November 18, 2019 David, your Mom and I date back to grade school, high school and OES in Hooper. .Later, there were gatherings in Sun Lakes, Mesa, Tempe and Sun City West..The almost daily e-mails ceased about a year ago. Miss her. ArdysLarry and Kathy
, TX Saturday, November 16, 2019Sorry for your lose. Don't know if you remember me. Ben a lot
of years.
Debby Delk Kerlin
Tulsa, AL Thursday, November 14, 2019 Many fond memories of you Aunt Mary. What a class act. I love you. Condolences to David.Kerry K Delk
San Juan Capistrano, CA Tuesday, November 12, 2019 In hopes she is among her family and friends. Rest easy Aunt Mary.