Christine Ann

Watson

Christine Ann Watson

December 14, 1963 – August 19, 2026

Christine Ann Watson died unexpectedly in her sleep of natural causes at home in Brookings, Oregon on August 19, 2026. Shocked as her family and friends have been, they have reached out to share words that describe the person they knew and loved - exhilarating, an amazing woman with a feisty soul, a diamond, compassionate and fun, inquisitive, radiant and so full of life, genuine love and caring, with the best laugh in the whole wide world.

Chris had a successful engineering career, working as a manager and team leader for several multinational companies, most recently Coca-Cola in London and Atlanta, before early retirement. Career highlights included early work on stealth technology and helping reduce plastic waste globally by engineering Coca-Cola bottle designs that used less plastic. Her travels included a grand adventure sailing the seas around the islands of Greece with her late husband, Allan, as well as an African safari.

Chris loved designing and working in her home garden with her mother, Fran. Chris had an artistic side and a passion for painting the sea scapes she explored around Brookings, elegant irises, and wild horses symbolizing her free spirit. Like her father, Chris enjoyed learning about and collecting rocks. She also enjoyed mushrooming in the forest with Fran, walking the woods along the Chetco River, and spending time at the harbor with her ever-faithful poodle Sebastian, whom she lovingly called "Bassie."

Chris was born December 14, 1963 to loving parents, Froy and Fran Watson and raised in Pleasanton, CA. She was preceded in death by her father, Froy, husband Allan Thompson and her Aunt Arlene Woehl. She is survived by her mother, Fran; her adored Bassie; Aunt Jane Woehl and Uncle Dave Woehl; and first cousins Brendan OSullivan, Paul Woehl, Sandi Starr, and Susan Robinson and dear friends, Michael OSullivan and Roberta Palumbo.

Chris sparkled at gatherings of family and friends with her heartfelt ability to connect with others. We miss her dearly and though she is gone, her spirit and love will always remain in our hearts.