Remembering Alicia T. Watson, 1964-2018

Family and friends are remembering Alicia T. Watson, and her sister is sharing this with the community:

Alicia T. Watson (Wilhite)
January 7, 1964 – November 1, 2018

Alicia T. Watson (Wilhite) suddenly passed after long complications with health issues at her home in Seattle. Alicia is survived by her loving son Felix, 3 grandchildren Sophia, Felix IV and Vivian, her sister Linda, and her beloved Chihuahua Lovie.

Alicia was born in Alaska but spent most of her life in Seattle, the city she loved most. She was an Associate of the Sisters of Providence and enjoyed working the last few years at Taco Time. She enjoyed taking her Lovie for long walks and doting over her beautiful grandchildren and proudly watching them at their sporting events.

When we were young, you were my whole life, my world. We had our own way of communicating with each other that no one else could understand. This is how I remember you.

When we were young we had never ending energy to play in our own imaginary world. Building houses and castles and sometimes spaceships with our building blocks and Lincoln Logs. This is how I remember you.

When we were young we even found adventures in other people’s basements. Like playing hide and seek in Carmen’s basement or cleaning the many piles of sawdust in Mr. Cornelius’ basement workshop or getting scared trying to guess what was behind Cecilia’s locked basement door and running out screaming over our own imaginations. This is how I remember you.

When we were young we could entertain ourselves for hours with our sing-song hand slapping games or getting the giggles, really bad, at the worst times like in restaurants or worse at church. This is how I remember you.

When we were young you were my whole life, my world. I looked up to you in awe at how you knew so much and how sure you were of everything. And you took me by the hand and showed me the way and taught me so much. This is how I will always remember you.

Your sister Linda

You are much loved.

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8 Replies to "Remembering Alicia T. Watson, 1964-2018"

  • HS November 15, 2018 (8:29 pm)

    Please know that although I didn’t know your sister, I was deeply touched reading your thoughtful words. My deepest sympathies to your family.

  • Lls November 15, 2018 (8:53 pm)

    So beautiful and so young.  Lucky to have a lovely sister as well.  Makes my heart warm.

  • slc November 16, 2018 (11:19 am)

     Beautiful words.  You were lucky to have each other. 

  • vanessa November 16, 2018 (12:07 pm)

    Dear Linda, I echo the other comments here. So beautifully written and from a lovely place in you heart. I am truly sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace. Love wins. 

  • Linda November 16, 2018 (6:51 pm)

    Thank you everyone for your comments. I am truly touched. Alicia is very much loved and missed.Be kind and gentle. ~Linda

  • West Seattleite November 17, 2018 (12:33 am)

    Dear Sister Linda,    Just a stranger commenting here; that said  Alicia  as described sounds wonderful. Would you please elaborate  about  Alicia’s Alaskan birth?  When I was young I lived there in my “formative years” . I’ll bet that detail would tell us much more about her.  Bless her and your family.

    • Linda November 17, 2018 (1:44 pm)

      Our family is Inupiaq King Islanders, but we were toddlers when we left Alaska. Alicia did visit family in Anchorage for a couple of months several years ago. We have always tried to learn of our roots and keep in touch with family. ~Linda

  • Cuz flo November 20, 2018 (4:51 am)

    What a lovely memorial.to have a touching tribute as close as you two are.she is beautifully rembered by her loving sister,your a good sis.  Alicia,our cuz will be very missed,we all will miss her very much. God Bless with prayers,cuz flo

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