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Gary Whatcott Obituary
He was 24.
Mr. Whatcott was born Nov. 13, 1985, in Mesa, Ariz., to Daryl Wayne and Catherine Lorrane Whatcott. In 1990, the family
moved to Colorado, where Mr. Whatcott attended school in Cortez. He excelled in football at Cortez High School. Mr.
Whatcott left school after his junior year to work with his father in the family business, La Plata Stucco.
Outdoor activities consumed a major portion of Mr. Whatcott's leisure hours. He loved fishing, golfing, hunting and
snowboarding. He especially enjoyed boating and water skiing with his family.
Mr. Whatcott is survived by his father, Daryl Wayne Whatcott of Durango; mother, Catherine Haney of Cortez; brother,
Kenneth Whatcott of Durango; and sisters Jessica Whatcott and Samantha Whatcott of Cortez.
Cremation occurred at Hood Mortuary Crematory in Durango. Memorial services were held Saturday.
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Taylor
January 6, 2025
I wish I met him my mom Samantha Whatcott and I am Taylor Velasquez. My mom told me I was his favorite neice.but I wish I had met him
Jessica Larson
December 30, 2023
Another year we miss and love you. Thought a lot about you this Christmas.
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December 30, 2022
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December 30, 2022
Miss you! Your whole family misses you so much, but I know you are having the best time. Love you
Jessica Larson
July 29, 2022
Miss you
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