Robert A. Watson, 63, of Ankeny, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2019, at Ankeny Funeral Home (1510 W. First Street Ankeny, IA 50023). Following the visitation a memorial vigil service will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Pancan or a cancer foundation of your choosing.
Robert was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on September 3, 1955, the son of Robert E. and Patricia (Hanify) Watson. They moved to Algona at a young age and he graduated from Algona High School in 1974. Robert attended the University of Iowa, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 1991.
Robert was an avid gardener with a back yard full of flowers; he also had interests in all types of trains and was an Iowa Hawkeyes fan. For the past nine years, he and Rick enjoyed annual trips to the Caribbean. Robert was also a very proud dog dad to a Cava Tzu pup named Carlton.
Robert will be missed by his spouse of 18 years, Rick Lyons; parents, Robert and Patricia of Algona; siblings: Rick Watson of McMinnville, OR and Tricia (Steve) Carlson of Algona; nieces and nephews: Claire Watson of Oregon, Brandon, Ambraya and Londyn Bjustrom of Mt. Ayr, Iowa; he will also be missed by many close friends.
