Lyse was a deeply loved mother , wife , and friend . She will be missed beyond words and forever cherished for her warm and loving heart that fiercely loved Jesus .

She was born February 26, 1957 , to Marcelle and Harvey DuPuis , in Sudbury Ontario Canada.  She grew up in Southern California from the age of 2 . While attending Osborne Neighborhood Church in Arleta, California she gave her heart to Jesus and devoted her life to falling in love with Him more and more everyday . In 1977 she joined the Christian mission organization , Youth With a Mission (YWAM) . While in YWAM , she traveled the world telling others about the life changing love of Jesus.

In YWAM , her life was changed forever when she met her husband , Phillip Watson . They w ere married in 1980 and continued to work within YWAM . In 1983 their first child Jasen was born , followed by Cory in 1985 , Jesse in 1987 and Katherine (Matthew McKay) in 1990 . Lyse homeschooled the children for several years out of her desire to instill a wholehearted love for Jesus within her children . Her desire developed into a lifelong passion for ministering to , caring for, and educating children . In 1996 the family relocated to Phil's hometown of Lebanon, TN. She worked as the 3 year old teacher for the Lebanon First Presbyterian pre-kindergarden program for 24 years.

She was a true example of a woman of God as she spent everyday reading her Bible, praying, and telling others about Jesus .

On Monday January 3rd, 2022 Lyse heard Jesus say, "Enter in good and faithful servant." She is now with Jesus which is the greatest hope for those who love Him .

Our hearts are broken but our spirit rejoices for her victory . "Where, O death, is your victory?  Where, O death, is your sting?"

** A Celebration of Lyse's life will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at Christian Life Chapel, 105 Holloway Dr. in Lebanon, TN with Pastor Jim Kubic officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. till service time on Saturday at the church.