Elaine Jane Watkins

Elaine Watkins, 66, of Billings died Tuesday November 19, 2013 at her home. Elaine was born March 24, 1947 to Jake and Martha (Becktold) Schweigert in Baker, Montana where she graduated from high school. She went on to graduate from Montana State University with a BSN degree and then pursued her passion in health care, working with Billings Deaconess Hospital (Billings Clinic). Elaine met the love of her life, Merrill Watkins, and they were married on June 30, 1969. We can only imagine the joy in Elaine's heart today as she stands in the presence of her Savior. Elaine loved spoiling her family and lived for Saturday tailgate parties in Bozeman cheering on for the Cats! Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 44 years, Merrill; son Merrill Michael (Brenda); brother Delbert (Alice Kay) Schweigert; brother in-law Wes (Nancy) Watkins; granchilren Blyth, Macie, and Madison; nephew Todd (Roxy) Watkins and many great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday November 22, 2013 at Harvest Church Heights Campus in Billings

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