Laurin A.

Watson, Jr.

Laurin A. Watson, Jr. Feb. 11, 1925 - Mar. 30, 2011 Laurin A Watson, Jr. passed away at his home in Harbor on March 30, 2011. He was 86. Laurin was born February 11, 1925 in Oakland, CA to Laurin, Sr. and Lucille (Arbogast) Watson. He served in the US Merchant Marines from 1943 to 1945. He then began what would be a 58 year career as a truck driver working various employers including South Coast Lumber and the US Forest Service. Laurin married Kathleen Arnaz on August 22, 1967 in Carson City, NV. They moved to Harbor in 1970. He enjoyed camping, fishing and boating. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Harbor, daughter, Laurie Mortellaro and her husband, Paul of LaMarada, CA, grandchildren, Kelly and Kevin Mortellaro, brother, Bob Watson, sisters, Dorothy Ryan, Barbara Ruble and Shirley Watson, numerous nieces and nephews. Laurin was preceded in death by a sister, Marion Helton.