Paulette Watkins

Paulette Mae Watkins Paulette Mae Watkins (Gilbert) ,74 a long time Yakima resident passed away suddenly in her home on August 1st. She was born on November 26, 1946 Toppenish, WA to WJ (Gil) and Hazel Gilbert. Paulette attended Davis high school and shortly after she married the love of her life Donald D Watkins on `December 7, 1964 who proceeded her in death in 2007. Besides spending time with her family and friends, Paulette had a passion for camping. Motorcycling, water-skiing, cross country skiing,playing and winning at cards. She was well known for creative ability of making beautiful crocheted blankets for her family and friends. Paulette is survived by her 3 children Kim Watkins-Harty of Richland WA, Laurie Watkins-Patrick, and Kenneth Watkins of Yakima WA along with their spouses and life partners Patrick Harty, Gary Patrick and Michele Watkins, 8 Grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, multiple aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Paulette is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, Sisters and many of her closest friends. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to the Memorial Foundation for Northstar Lodge at memfund.org or mailed to: Memorial Foundation 3111 Tieton Drive Yakima WA 98902 Please visit www.ValleyHillsfh.com to share a memory or condolence with the family. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paulette Watkins, please visit our flower store.