Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 | 2:20 p.m.
Fred Ehrsam
Fred Ehrsam, 85, of Las Vegas, died Feb. 11.
A 13-year resident, Ehrsam was born Dec. 13, 1923, in New York City. He was a retired newspaper pressman and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by Claire Ehrsam, his wife of 54 years, of Las Vegas; sons Frederick Ehrsam Jr. of Boston, Eric Ehrsam of Memphis, Tenn., and Scott P. Ehrsam of Washington, Ill.; and grandchildren Ashley Czajka and Frederick Ehrsam III.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kristine Czajka.
A memorial service was held Feb. 17 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
A graveside service was held Feb. 18 at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne handled the arrangements.
Alfred Howard
Alfred L. Howard, 83, of Las Vegas, died Feb. 13.
A 20-year resident, Howard was born Jan. 30, 1926, in Los Angeles. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War.
Howard is survived by his wife, Marge Howard of Las Vegas; sons Bradley Howard of Anaheim, Calif., and Gregory Howard of Oregon; stepsons John E. Hurley of Cheyenne, Wyo., and William J. Hurley of Corona, Calif.; stepdaughters Martha Burgoon of Coto de Caza, Calif., Evelyn Brady of Vancouver, Wash., Ruth M. Hildebrand of Garden Grove, Calif., and Maureen Hodges of La Habra, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, wish.org/help/donate or (866) 880-1382
Services are pending.
Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne handled the arrangements.
Harry Watson
Harry J. Watson, 77, of Las Vegas, died Feb. 10.
A 20-year resident, Watson was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Snoqualmie Falls, Wash. He was a retired optical engineer in aerospace and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Watson is survived by his wife, Mary L. Watson of Las Vegas; daughter, Melinda S. Comer of Las Vegas; sons Kevin M. Watson of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Peter M. Watson of Las Vegas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne handled the arrangements.
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