Born in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 22, 1923
Departed on Feb. 6, 2008 and resided in Laredo, TX.
Julie Shaifer Watson, renowned artist and descendant of Laredo founders Don Tomas Sanchez and John Z. Leyendecker, succumbed early Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at her home. Born October 22, 1923, Julie was the granddaughter of Peter P. Leyendecker and the daughter of Julia Leyendecker Shaifer and Colonel Edward Shaifer.
Julie graduated from St. Mary's of the Woods, Illinois, where she received degrees in English Literature and Journalism. An excellent journalist, one of Julie's first jobs upon returning to Laredo with the Shaifer family was as a reporter at the Laredo Times. While a fledgling reporter, Julie met Horace Edward Watson, Jr. They married in 1949, and enjoyed an exemplary marriage until Horaces death in 2005.
Horace and Julie shared many interests, many having to do with the outdoors. They were long-time members of Mil Ojos and Somos Siete, where Horace was an avid hunter and fellow club members enjoyed the delicious gourmet meals for which Julie was so well known. The couple also enjoyed many happy times in Port Aransas, where the family has owned a condo for many years. Julie generously gave of her many talents to numerous organizations. A long time member of the Society of Martha Washington, Julie served in many capacities, including program chair and mistress of the wardrobe. In 1977, Julie and Horace portrayed Martha and George Washington in that year's Washington's Birthday festivities.
Julie was selected as the WBCA poster artist in 1991 and 1994. Julie was also instrumental in the creation and sustenance of the Laredo Art League and Laredo Center for the Arts. Among Julie's most powerful legacies is the beautiful art she so prolifically produced. Well-recognized throughout the Southwest United States as well as Mexico. Julie's massive canvases of brilliant acrylic and oil are a tribute to her love of the Texas borderland, Mexico and the Texas coast. Julie's style is best-characterized by the bold and colorful portrayal of the unique regional beauty seen through her keen artist's eye. Julie's artistic accolades are too numerous to list, but include: Artist of the year 1992 Hill Country Art Foundation, Corpus Christi Art Center Best of Exhibit 1983, 1986, 1987, 1992; Laredo Art League 1st place 1986, 1987; Finalist, Art Magazine National Juried Landscape Competition; McAllen Tip of Texas Best of Show. Highly sought after, Julie's larger than life paintings grace many commercial establishments as well as the homes of many art lovers. A Julie S. Watson painting was hands down the favorite gift of each of her nieces and nephew upon their marriages.
In addition to her husband and parents, Julie was preceded in death by her sister, Delia Shaifer, and her brother, Nathan Shaifer, as well as her sister-in-law, Helen Richter Watson. Surviving Julie are her sons, Horace Edward Watson, III of New Braunfels, Texas and Jonathan Elliot Watson and his wife, Deborah (Deby), of Laredo, Texas. Julie is also survived by her daughter, Julia Fondren (Cissy) Watson Narcisco and her husband, Dominick, of Houston, Texas Julie's grandchildren are Jonathan Elliot Watson, Jr., who works in the family business, and Katherine Elaine Watson, who is studying in London. Julie is also survived by her brother, Edward Fondren Shaifer and his wife Peg of Hunt, Texas, as well as their son, Owen. Additionally, Julie is survived by her devoted sister-in-law, Julia Watson Jones, as well as her lovings nephews and nieces and their children: James K. Jones, Jr., Elizabeth Jones Rubio and her husband Joe, all of Laredo, Texas; and Margaret Jones Hopson of San Antonio, Texas. Additional survivors include many Richter and Leyendecker cousins and special friend, Manuel Salinas.
Services held at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, Laredo, TX. Memorial services held at Christ Church Episcopal. Burial followed at the family plot located in the City Cemetery.
Departed on Feb. 6, 2008 and resided in Laredo, TX.
Julie Shaifer Watson, renowned artist and descendant of Laredo founders Don Tomas Sanchez and John Z. Leyendecker, succumbed early Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at her home. Born October 22, 1923, Julie was the granddaughter of Peter P. Leyendecker and the daughter of Julia Leyendecker Shaifer and Colonel Edward Shaifer.
Julie graduated from St. Mary's of the Woods, Illinois, where she received degrees in English Literature and Journalism. An excellent journalist, one of Julie's first jobs upon returning to Laredo with the Shaifer family was as a reporter at the Laredo Times. While a fledgling reporter, Julie met Horace Edward Watson, Jr. They married in 1949, and enjoyed an exemplary marriage until Horaces death in 2005.
Horace and Julie shared many interests, many having to do with the outdoors. They were long-time members of Mil Ojos and Somos Siete, where Horace was an avid hunter and fellow club members enjoyed the delicious gourmet meals for which Julie was so well known. The couple also enjoyed many happy times in Port Aransas, where the family has owned a condo for many years. Julie generously gave of her many talents to numerous organizations. A long time member of the Society of Martha Washington, Julie served in many capacities, including program chair and mistress of the wardrobe. In 1977, Julie and Horace portrayed Martha and George Washington in that year's Washington's Birthday festivities.
Julie was selected as the WBCA poster artist in 1991 and 1994. Julie was also instrumental in the creation and sustenance of the Laredo Art League and Laredo Center for the Arts. Among Julie's most powerful legacies is the beautiful art she so prolifically produced. Well-recognized throughout the Southwest United States as well as Mexico. Julie's massive canvases of brilliant acrylic and oil are a tribute to her love of the Texas borderland, Mexico and the Texas coast. Julie's style is best-characterized by the bold and colorful portrayal of the unique regional beauty seen through her keen artist's eye. Julie's artistic accolades are too numerous to list, but include: Artist of the year 1992 Hill Country Art Foundation, Corpus Christi Art Center Best of Exhibit 1983, 1986, 1987, 1992; Laredo Art League 1st place 1986, 1987; Finalist, Art Magazine National Juried Landscape Competition; McAllen Tip of Texas Best of Show. Highly sought after, Julie's larger than life paintings grace many commercial establishments as well as the homes of many art lovers. A Julie S. Watson painting was hands down the favorite gift of each of her nieces and nephew upon their marriages.
In addition to her husband and parents, Julie was preceded in death by her sister, Delia Shaifer, and her brother, Nathan Shaifer, as well as her sister-in-law, Helen Richter Watson. Surviving Julie are her sons, Horace Edward Watson, III of New Braunfels, Texas and Jonathan Elliot Watson and his wife, Deborah (Deby), of Laredo, Texas. Julie is also survived by her daughter, Julia Fondren (Cissy) Watson Narcisco and her husband, Dominick, of Houston, Texas Julie's grandchildren are Jonathan Elliot Watson, Jr., who works in the family business, and Katherine Elaine Watson, who is studying in London. Julie is also survived by her brother, Edward Fondren Shaifer and his wife Peg of Hunt, Texas, as well as their son, Owen. Additionally, Julie is survived by her devoted sister-in-law, Julia Watson Jones, as well as her lovings nephews and nieces and their children: James K. Jones, Jr., Elizabeth Jones Rubio and her husband Joe, all of Laredo, Texas; and Margaret Jones Hopson of San Antonio, Texas. Additional survivors include many Richter and Leyendecker cousins and special friend, Manuel Salinas.
Services held at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, Laredo, TX. Memorial services held at Christ Church Episcopal. Burial followed at the family plot located in the City Cemetery.
Born in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 22, 1923
Departed on Feb. 6, 2008 and resided in Laredo, TX.
Julie Shaifer Watson, renowned artist and descendant of Laredo founders Don Tomas Sanchez and John Z. Leyendecker, succumbed early Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at her home. Born October 22, 1923, Julie was the granddaughter of Peter P. Leyendecker and the daughter of Julia Leyendecker Shaifer and Colonel Edward Shaifer.
Julie graduated from St. Mary's of the Woods, Illinois, where she received degrees in English Literature and Journalism. An excellent journalist, one of Julie's first jobs upon returning to Laredo with the Shaifer family was as a reporter at the Laredo Times. While a fledgling reporter, Julie met Horace Edward Watson, Jr. They married in 1949, and enjoyed an exemplary marriage until Horaces death in 2005.
Horace and Julie shared many interests, many having to do with the outdoors. They were long-time members of Mil Ojos and Somos Siete, where Horace was an avid hunter and fellow club members enjoyed the delicious gourmet meals for which Julie was so well known. The couple also enjoyed many happy times in Port Aransas, where the family has owned a condo for many years. Julie generously gave of her many talents to numerous organizations. A long time member of the Society of Martha Washington, Julie served in many capacities, including program chair and mistress of the wardrobe. In 1977, Julie and Horace portrayed Martha and George Washington in that year's Washington's Birthday festivities.
Julie was selected as the WBCA poster artist in 1991 and 1994. Julie was also instrumental in the creation and sustenance of the Laredo Art League and Laredo Center for the Arts. Among Julie's most powerful legacies is the beautiful art she so prolifically produced. Well-recognized throughout the Southwest United States as well as Mexico. Julie's massive canvases of brilliant acrylic and oil are a tribute to her love of the Texas borderland, Mexico and the Texas coast. Julie's style is best-characterized by the bold and colorful portrayal of the unique regional beauty seen through her keen artist's eye. Julie's artistic accolades are too numerous to list, but include: Artist of the year 1992 Hill Country Art Foundation, Corpus Christi Art Center Best of Exhibit 1983, 1986, 1987, 1992; Laredo Art League 1st place 1986, 1987; Finalist, Art Magazine National Juried Landscape Competition; McAllen Tip of Texas Best of Show. Highly sought after, Julie's larger than life paintings grace many commercial establishments as well as the homes of many art lovers. A Julie S. Watson painting was hands down the favorite gift of each of her nieces and nephew upon their marriages.
In addition to her husband and parents, Julie was preceded in death by her sister, Delia Shaifer, and her brother, Nathan Shaifer, as well as her sister-in-law, Helen Richter Watson. Surviving Julie are her sons, Horace Edward Watson, III of New Braunfels, Texas and Jonathan Elliot Watson and his wife, Deborah (Deby), of Laredo, Texas. Julie is also survived by her daughter, Julia Fondren (Cissy) Watson Narcisco and her husband, Dominick, of Houston, Texas Julie's grandchildren are Jonathan Elliot Watson, Jr., who works in the family business, and Katherine Elaine Watson, who is studying in London. Julie is also survived by her brother, Edward Fondren Shaifer and his wife Peg of Hunt, Texas, as well as their son, Owen. Additionally, Julie is survived by her devoted sister-in-law, Julia Watson Jones, as well as her lovings nephews and nieces and their children: James K. Jones, Jr., Elizabeth Jones Rubio and her husband Joe, all of Laredo, Texas; and Margaret Jones Hopson of San Antonio, Texas. Additional survivors include many Richter and Leyendecker cousins and special friend, Manuel Salinas.
Services held at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, Laredo, TX. Memorial services held at Christ Church Episcopal. Burial followed at the family plot located in the City Cemetery.
Departed on Feb. 6, 2008 and resided in Laredo, TX.
Julie Shaifer Watson, renowned artist and descendant of Laredo founders Don Tomas Sanchez and John Z. Leyendecker, succumbed early Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at her home. Born October 22, 1923, Julie was the granddaughter of Peter P. Leyendecker and the daughter of Julia Leyendecker Shaifer and Colonel Edward Shaifer.
Julie graduated from St. Mary's of the Woods, Illinois, where she received degrees in English Literature and Journalism. An excellent journalist, one of Julie's first jobs upon returning to Laredo with the Shaifer family was as a reporter at the Laredo Times. While a fledgling reporter, Julie met Horace Edward Watson, Jr. They married in 1949, and enjoyed an exemplary marriage until Horaces death in 2005.
Horace and Julie shared many interests, many having to do with the outdoors. They were long-time members of Mil Ojos and Somos Siete, where Horace was an avid hunter and fellow club members enjoyed the delicious gourmet meals for which Julie was so well known. The couple also enjoyed many happy times in Port Aransas, where the family has owned a condo for many years. Julie generously gave of her many talents to numerous organizations. A long time member of the Society of Martha Washington, Julie served in many capacities, including program chair and mistress of the wardrobe. In 1977, Julie and Horace portrayed Martha and George Washington in that year's Washington's Birthday festivities.
Julie was selected as the WBCA poster artist in 1991 and 1994. Julie was also instrumental in the creation and sustenance of the Laredo Art League and Laredo Center for the Arts. Among Julie's most powerful legacies is the beautiful art she so prolifically produced. Well-recognized throughout the Southwest United States as well as Mexico. Julie's massive canvases of brilliant acrylic and oil are a tribute to her love of the Texas borderland, Mexico and the Texas coast. Julie's style is best-characterized by the bold and colorful portrayal of the unique regional beauty seen through her keen artist's eye. Julie's artistic accolades are too numerous to list, but include: Artist of the year 1992 Hill Country Art Foundation, Corpus Christi Art Center Best of Exhibit 1983, 1986, 1987, 1992; Laredo Art League 1st place 1986, 1987; Finalist, Art Magazine National Juried Landscape Competition; McAllen Tip of Texas Best of Show. Highly sought after, Julie's larger than life paintings grace many commercial establishments as well as the homes of many art lovers. A Julie S. Watson painting was hands down the favorite gift of each of her nieces and nephew upon their marriages.
In addition to her husband and parents, Julie was preceded in death by her sister, Delia Shaifer, and her brother, Nathan Shaifer, as well as her sister-in-law, Helen Richter Watson. Surviving Julie are her sons, Horace Edward Watson, III of New Braunfels, Texas and Jonathan Elliot Watson and his wife, Deborah (Deby), of Laredo, Texas. Julie is also survived by her daughter, Julia Fondren (Cissy) Watson Narcisco and her husband, Dominick, of Houston, Texas Julie's grandchildren are Jonathan Elliot Watson, Jr., who works in the family business, and Katherine Elaine Watson, who is studying in London. Julie is also survived by her brother, Edward Fondren Shaifer and his wife Peg of Hunt, Texas, as well as their son, Owen. Additionally, Julie is survived by her devoted sister-in-law, Julia Watson Jones, as well as her lovings nephews and nieces and their children: James K. Jones, Jr., Elizabeth Jones Rubio and her husband Joe, all of Laredo, Texas; and Margaret Jones Hopson of San Antonio, Texas. Additional survivors include many Richter and Leyendecker cousins and special friend, Manuel Salinas.
Services held at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, Laredo, TX. Memorial services held at Christ Church Episcopal. Burial followed at the family plot located in the City Cemetery.
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