Dennis Keith Watson

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Dennis Watson Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Dennis Keith Watson
Start: 2020-02-09T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-02-09T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Hobcaw Creek Plantation Clubhouse

Dennis Keith Watson Mt. Pleasant - Dennis K. Watson, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 29th. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, February 9th, from 2 to 4 pm at the Hobcaw Creek Plantation Clubhouse, 430 Ansley Court, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Patricia M. Watson, his daughters Karen M. van Bakergem and Victoria E. Watson, his grandchildren Ella M. van Bakergem and W. Benjamin van Bakergem, and his brother Michael L. Watson. Dennis was a retired, distinguished Professor in the Department of Pathology and the Hollings Cancer Center of MUSC where he was a mentor to many students, post-doctoral researchers, and colleagues. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. "When we look into the eyes of our loved ones, we see not just their faces but also our love reflected back to us like a mirror." DKW In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to either Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC, 29406 (www.charlestonanimalsociety.org) or Carolina Children's Charity, P.O. Box 30068, Charleston, SC, 29417 (www.carolinachildren.org). A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Watson

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10 Entries

Cyndi Rosenblatt

February 9, 2020

Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Dennis made a substantial difference in many lives and I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with both of you over the years.

John Yordy

February 6, 2020

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Dennis. He helped me finish my PhD and for that I will be eternally grateful. Dennis could sometimes be a bit gruff, but he had a kind spirit and a heart of gold. He cared about those for whom he was responsible and he always wanted the best for them and out of them as a good mentor does. I will be at the memorial service.

Arun Seth

February 4, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Dennis. Words can't express how saddened I am. May the memory of Dennis bring Pat and the family comfort and peace.

Dennis was a great friend of mine I remember we used to go for run /jog during our lunch a few times every week when we worked at NCI in Fort Detrick Frederick, Maryland. During our run we would talk about life as well as science, research collaborations and make plans for the next scientific conferences that we should attend. It was a memorable time that also led to many of future research collaborations and scientific papers we co-authored after Dennis moved to Charleston and I went to Toronto. Among many conferences one of the meetings that we went to was in Cairo Egypt in 2000 see attached photos.

I will miss him very much.
Arun Seth

Philip Howe

February 2, 2020

Dennis This is way too soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you Pat.

Philip Howe

February 2, 2020

Damn Dennis. This is way too soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you Pat.

Shannon Cook

February 2, 2020

We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. He always cheered me on with encouraging FB messages as I battle cancer. Heaven has gained a fun loving Angel with a great sense of humor. The Watsons are in our thoughts and prayers♡

Sahar Saddoughi

February 2, 2020

Dr. Watson was a great scientist and mentor. I'm thankful for his guidance and friendship. My condolences to the Watson family.

Visu Palanisamy

February 1, 2020

I am so sorry to miss him. My condolences to his family. He was my mentor when I first moved here year 2009 from UCLA. It's been a great honor to work under him and I am sure MUSC research community miss him a lot.

Brett and Erin Burton

February 1, 2020

We are so sad to hear this news. Dennis will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful husband, father, and animal lover. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the love of family and friends support you in the difficult days and weeks to come. May God bless you all and hold you close as you mourn but also while you celebrate a beautiful well lived life.

Lourdes Nogueira

February 1, 2020

I am so sorry to learn about his departure. He was a great mentor, scientist and friend. He will be missed. Pat you and your family are in our hearts.

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