Obituary of Otha Jane Waters

Otha Jane Waters, of Yuba City, CA, was born on February 25, 1933, in Monette, AR, and passed away January 18, 2023, at the age of 89. She was a life-time resident of the Yuba-Sutter area. Jane graduated from Yuba City High School and married her high school sweetheart, Don Marlin Waters, in April 1952. Jane was a faithful housewife for over 70 years and she loved her family deeply. Jane was a dedicated Sunday School teacher for many years finding great joy in teaching young children about God. She enjoyed growing flowers, evident in the beautiful gardens found in every home she made throughout her life. Jane is survived by her son, Don Waters Jr. and wife, Sue Waters of Washington State; daughter, Janice Underwood of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; son, Randy Waters and wife, Sarah Waters of Gridley, CA; sister, Barbara Adams of Washington State; and sister-in-law, Marlene McDaniel of Yuba City, CA; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 8 nieces, 4 nephews, and numerous cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don Marlin Waters; mother, Ida Ruth Seal; father, Harry Macklin Seal; brother, Tillman Seal; and sister, Bette Osborne. A graveside service will be held at Sutter Cemetery in Sutter, CA, on Friday, January 27, 2023, 11:00 AM followed by a celebration of life and reception at the Yuba City United Pentecostal Church.