Geary Watson

Geary L. Watson, Ponca City resident, passed away on Thursday, April, 22, 2010 at his home. He was 57.
Geary was born the son of Owen Iva Watson on March 27, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Geary was an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and was a fluent speaker of his native language. He grew up in the Oklahoma City area and graduated from MidWest City High School and later attended Rose State College. Geary and Mildred L. DeRoin were united in marriage on January 17, 1975 and made their home in Red Rock, Oklahoma. Geary was an active member of the Ponca Chapter Native American Church. He was a big sports fan and loved watching OU OSU football. Geary enjoyed going to local tribal dances, events and playing golf, but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
Geary is survived by his father, Owen Watson of Oklahoma City sister, Lori Anderson of Oklahoma City son, Norman Bernal of Taos, NM daughter, Antoinette Hopper of Ponca City adopted son, Oliver Littlecook, Sr. of Ponca City sisterinlaw, Rosella DeRoin of Red Rock inlaws Doris Hunter of Shawnee and Mr. Mrs. Henry Stoneroad of Oklahoma City eight grandchildren Little Bear Littlecook, Tara Littlecook, Ophelia Botone, Angela Botone, Cleve Botone, Ava Botone, Rebecca Botone, Kirsten Thompson one great grandson, AJ Aguilar and numerous nieces and nephews.
Geary is preceded in death by his mother, Iva Watson, wife, Mildred Watson, daughter, Ophelia Bernal and son, Perry Botone, Jr..
Casket Bearers will be Little Bear Littlecook, Cleve Botone, Brian Harragarra, Quinn Harragarra, Paul White and Steven Littlecook. Honorary casket bearers will be Dwight Buffalohead, Don Patterson, Oliver Littlecook Sr., Edwin Littlecook, Norman Bernal and Preston Walkingsky.
The traditional meal to be held at noon on Sunday, April 25th at the Oliver Littlecook Sr. residence, with burial services to follow at 2 p.m. at the OtoeMissouria Tribal Cemetery with Oliver Littlecook, Sr. officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City, Oklahoma.