E. Elaine Watson, 85, of Melrose, went to be with her Lord and Savior late Tuesday, July 26, 2016, from congestive heart failure. She was born Oct. 17, 1930, to Earl Clary and Ethel Ferrell Clary at the family home in Roswell, Idaho.

Elaine married Milton Bruce Watson of Melrose on June 28, 1953. They lived and worked the Watson family farm together until his passing Dec. 15, 2010.

Preceding Elaine in death were her parents; siblings Ruby, Warren, Leonard, Dale, Ken and Martha; and granddaughter Jennifer.

She is survived by her children, Bruce of Peck and Mary of Lewiston; grandchildren Shandi (Jeff Burchard) of Massachusetts and Chris (Kristen) of Alaska; and great-grandchildren Tristan, Emmalynn, Isaac and Evelyn.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston. Burial will take place at the Melrose Cemetery immediately following. A reception will be held at the Craigmont Legion Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Melrose Cemetery District, 27437 Melrose Road, Peck, ID 83545; or the Idaho State Veterans Home, 821 21st Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501.