Mercedes (Loo) Watson, formerly of Holland, Ohio and now resides in Lake Wales, Florida, passed away peacefully July 18, 2012. She was born March 20, 1923 in the Phillipines , she married Army Sergeant Bock Kwong Loo (a.k.a Jimmy) during WWII, who preceded her in death in 1985. Also preceding her in death were 2 grandchildren, Jeremy and Rachael, and 2 great grandchildren, Kaelie and Anthony.
She is survived by loving husband, of 25 years, Chuck, who took care of her during her long illness; children, Carmen (Mitch), Jim (Cindy), Vicky (Bob), Butch (Cathy), Eugene (Mileva), Pat (David), Jerry (Bonnie) and Charlie; also 26 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be private and handled by Newcomer Funeral Home.
A special thanks to all at Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their kindness and help in our time of need.