Sister M. Timothy Watters, IHM
August 18, 1873 – June 24, 1899
Sister M. Timothy Watters, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Saturday, June 24, 1899, in Tillamook, OR.
She was born on August 18, 1873, in Avoca, PA, and given the name Mary. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Burke Watters. She entered the IHM Congregation on February 2, 1894, received the religious habit on January 1, 1895, and made profession of her vows on February 2, 1897.
Sister Timothy was one of seven sisters to volunteer to open a new mission called St. Alphonsus Academy in Tillamook, OR. She taught there from 1897 until the time of her death.
She is survived by two sisters, Sister M. Bennet Watters, IHM and Margaret W. English; a brother, John P.; nieces and nephews.
Interment is at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Portland, OR.
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