Obituary of Terry Watterworth

Terry James Watterworth was born on November 2, 1952 in Pigeon, Michigan. He was the son of the late Eugene Watterworth and Phyllis (Carolan) Connors. Terry was a 1970 graduate of Caseville High School. He served his country proudly and honorably as a member of the United States Army from August 25, 1970 until July 10, 1972 during the Vietnam Conflict. Terry married the love of his life the former: Jennifer Osborne on May 10, 1980 in Newport, Michigan. From this union came the birth of two children: Casey and Rebecca. Terry supported his family with employment for more than eleven years at Northstar Steel. He then spent twenty years as a millwright for the Ford Motor Company. Terry loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He cherished the time he spent with his family; and had passed his love of the outdoors to his son: Casey. He was looking forward to doing the same with his grandson: Connor. Terry was a member of the Wounded Woodpecker Gun Club and the American Legion. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Terry James Watterworth, age 59, of Monroe passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 2:25am at his home. In addition to his parents his passing was preceded by his step-father: Wallace "Skip" Connors; his step-brother Pat O'Connor; and a sister-in-law: Darlene Watterworth. To cherish his memory he leaves his wife: Jennifer Watterworth of Monroe; a son: Casey (Kristina) Watterworth of Monroe; a daughter: Rebecca Watterworth of Denver, Colorado; two sisters: Toni Watterworth of Clio and Cindy (Bill) Striplin of Roswell, Georgia; three brothers: Larry Watterworth of Okemos, Dan (Debbie) Watterworth of Lapeer, and Jerry Watterworth (Larry Kranz) of Scottsdale, Arizona; one step brother: "Mick" (Lynn) Connors of Caseville; one step sister: Colleen (Paul) Poisson of Caseville; and one grandson: Connor Watterworth of Monroe. He will lie in state from 9:00am until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00am, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at St. Mary Parish, 127 North Monroe Street. Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185 has been entrusted with his arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Cancer Connection at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.