May 19, 1951- August 17, 2018
Wes Dezotell passed away suddenly at home, on August 17, 2018 at the age of 67. Wes was born in Davidson, Sask. on May 19, 1951. He was the second oldest son of four boys born to Cecil and Evelyn Dezotell. He grew up on a farm just outside Davidson with his three brothers, Bob, Marvin and Myles.
Wes grew up helping his Mom and Dad on the farm and attended school in Davidson. At the age of 20, Wes began his lifetime lumber career. Wes married Nancy Tomyn on September 24, 1976. Their first son Chad Allen was born on Dec 31, 1977.
Wes worked in numerous lumber yards including, Davidson, Brooks, Leader, Humboldt and Watrous. From 1986-1996 Wes operated his own lumber yard, Watrous Wood Mart.
Wes and Nancy’s second son Jaret James was born on April 12, 1989. In 1999 Wes began working for Watrous Home Hardware Building Centre, and was still currently employed there at the time of his death.
Over the years Wes prepared many estimates and ordered supplies for hundreds of building projects. He was respected and knowledgeable, with an amazing memory of who lived where, who lived beside them, what materials they had on their house and when they got them.
Sports were also a big part of Wes’s life. He was a constant presence at all his sons sporting events. He enjoyed curling and golfing and in his younger years bowling, playing pool and fastball. He spent many hours watching sports on TV. Family trips were made to the baseball stadiums in Minnesota, Seattle, San Diego, Washington, Baltimore and Toronto to watch the Toronto Blue Jays.
Wes is survived by his wife of 41 years, Nancy, his son Chad (Amanda) of Watrous and his son Jaret (Chrisy) of Regina. Wes is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Cecil and Evelyn (Craib) and his older brother Bob.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 25 at the Watrous Curling Rink, followed by a family interment in Davidson, Sask.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements. Donations in memory of Wes may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.