Mark A. Watts age 66 of Clinton, passed away Monday Dec. 12, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Cremation rites have been accorded. Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday Dec. 20th from 10:00 AM – Noon at the Pape Funeral Home. Family requests friends coming to the visitation to dress casual in KC Chiefs or St. Louis Cardinal gear. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Mark was born on Aug. 20, 1956 in Davenport, IA, the son of Leonard and Katherine (Newkirk) Watts. He graduated from Davenport West High School. He married Dolores Tieso on June 22, 1991 in Camanche, IA. He worked at Custom Pak, Clinton as a forklift operator for over 27 years. Mark enjoyed “helping people”, playing guitar, and carpentry. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Mark is survived by his wife, Dolores Watts of Clinton, IA; four children, Justin (Dalcy) Coil, Andrew Watts, and Nicole (Sam) Flood all of Clinton, IA, Crystal (Trey) Watts of Iowa City, IA; seven grandchildren, Zoey, Chloe, Kadin, Kamry, Carson, Caiden and Kenna; his brother, Terry (Patti) Watts of DeWitt, IA; his sister, Denise Watts of Davenport, IA; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his dog, Buddy.
I remember Mark as being easygoing, low key, and had a great sense of humor. I am so sorry that he had to leave this Earth so soon. My prayers will continue to be with my best friend Dolores and her family.
I just don’t have the right words to express my sadness, my sympathy ? Mark — his family and mine had a long history together— lost touch for many adult years -and then I was so excited to reconnect with the two of you when you came to hear the trio. And ecstatic that he was enjoying learning the guitar.
And now…. He will be more than missed! I loved him.
Our prayers are with you and family!!
Love Glennda and Kirk