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Valerie Hall Watters passed to our Lord March 10, 2016 in Studio City, CA, where she had been living
the past two years with her daughter. She was 102 plus years young and still had that dazzling smile, was a little
flirty, loved attention and still liked being in charge. She was born Dec. 18, 1913 in Houston, Texas. The family
moved to Santa Monica in 1916. When she was 16 years old she began a dancing career, touring the U.S. and
Hawaii with the Franchon & Marco Shows. She later was put under contract as a dancer with Columbia Pictures.
After retiring from dancing she became a stand-in in movies and TV for actresses Ella Raines, Joanne Dru and
25 years for Anne Bancroft. She also stood in for Nancy Davis, who became Mrs. Ronald Reagan. In 1989, Valerie
reconnected with her old beau, Raymond Watters from their days in the movie studios in the 50s. Ray and Val
married New Years Eve 1989 and began sharing their life between her home in Studio City and his is Port Angeles,
Washington and touring in their motorhome. They settled in Sun Lakes in Feb, 2000 and quickly became active
residents. The Watters were early members of the Friendship Club and skilled players in the Bocce league. Ray
golfed and Val loved her games of Rummy Cube, Mexican Train and Canasta. Valerie was pre-deceased by Ray in
2007 and is survived by her daughter, Terri Hall, Nieces Sherry, Colleen, and Kathleen; great nephew and niece
Randy and Kellie; and great, great nephew and niece Cole and Kiara. She attended United Methodist Church in
Banning.
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