On the recordJune 12, 2014
the world lost an amazing man last week. William Mack Watkins was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. After a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, PSP, Mack passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2014, with his beloved wife Julia and other family by his side. Mack was born in Tremonton, UT, on May 30, 1936, to Clifford Charles and Lois Oswald Watkins. Rising from humble beginnings, Mack was proud of his rural Northern Utah roots, often saying he was ``just a poor peach picker from Brigham City.'' Those who had the privilege of knowing Mack knew that he was so much more. Mack was a stern believer in the power of education, evidenced by his own studies at Box Elder High School and his degree in history from the University of Utah, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. A proud and loyal member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mack served in a variety of capacities including a proselyting mission in the Swiss-Austrian Mission from 1956-1959. Later, he was called to serve as president alongside his wife over the Czech-Prague mission from 1998-2001. He undoubtedly left a lasting legacy at both missions. Mack had a unique ability to bring people together, and he connected with people of all walks of life. He continued and valued continuing relationships.…
