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Dr. David Hoffman Watters, MD
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We lost a generous, funny, loving, and brilliant person on Saturday May 29, 2021. Dr. David Hoffman Watters of Woodland Hills, Utah, a member of the Norman High School class of 1966, passed away at home from complications of several chronic medical conditions.
David was born September 13th, 1948 to Harold Jesse Watters and Grace Marie Watters, in Panama City, Florida. He was the second of two sons. He grew up in many different places including the Canal Zone in Panama, Alaska, and more, as his father was in the Air Force. In his teen years his family settled in Norman, Oklahoma. His first date with Linda Jean Childress was their high school senior ball. They were married April 1, 1969.
David Watters attended Oklahoma University and Medical School. His medical residency was in the Air Force at Travis Air Force Base in California. He was later discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In 1981, David and Linda built a home in Woodland Hills, Utah. He was a “founding father” of Mountain View Radiology (now called Revere Imaging) and worked as a radiologist at Mountain View Hospital and associated locations from 1981 until 2018. The practice grew from two physicians to its current 14.
David is survived by his wife Linda and their four children, Jacob (Kathryn) Watters, Andrea (Justin) Lowry, Isaac (Kenzie) Watters, and Molly Watters. David had five (soon to be six) grandsons, Tyler (Olivia), Ryan, Easton, and Evan Lowry; Fox and Not-Yet-Born Watters. He is also survived by his brother Hal (Matthew) Watters.
David will be remembered for his generosity and unique sense of humor. He had a vast knowledge of all things scientific. He could identify any insect, usually including the scientific name. He spent countless hours coaching kids’ teams, taking his kids on vacations and adventures, and teaching them about a vast variety of things.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
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Mike Bagby
I was prould to call David Watters my friend. He was one of the good guys and will be missed. Rest in Peace David.
Mike Holland
David was a class act, smart as a whip, a first rate golfer with a great sense of humor, an optimist and was just a helluva nice guy. He has been a lifelong friend who will be truly missed but never forgotten as we spent countless hours together.
We met at West Jr High, but I really got to know him on the golf course. We played in junior golf tournaments together and played on the NHS golf team. We went out for the OU golf team our freshman year but didn’t make the starting lineup. David worked at the OU Golf course pro shop where he mingled and played golf with the OU team. He loved to wager and often took their money. He was a fierce competitor.
I don’t have the exact timeline but David graduated from OU pre-Med after marrying the love of his life Linda Childress 1970, got his MD (radiology) at OU Medical center then entered the Air Force for four years. Afterward they lived in several places where he practiced radiology until they finally settled in Woodland Hills, UT where they have lived for several decades and raised their family of four.
We will miss you my friend!
Greg Taber
I was privileged to hang out with David in our Norman High years, and later a bit with Linda and David during OU years. I can only underline what Mike and Mike had to say. David was a young man of promising intellect (later fulfilled in his medical practice and life), keen wit, and generous spirit. And golf! I remember a very funny story involving a sleet storm and a clutch putt. Alas, our lifetimes have passed in the interim. Rest in peace, David, and best comfort to Linda and kids.