He was born September 19, 1943 in Keytesville, Missouri on his grandparent’s farm. Gary attended high school in North Kansas City and then would graduate from University of Missouri with a degree in Economics. Gary met and married the love of his life Diana Meier and has been married for 56 years. He served proudly for many years in the Missouri National Guard as an Engineer.
Gary was very active in Avondale United Methodist Church, woodworking, genealogy, and enjoyed traveling with his family.
Gary was preceded in death by parents, William Claude Wescott and Freda Lee (DeBolt) Wescott.
He is survived by his wife, Diana; his children, Jeffrey Wescott (Melissa Richards) and Jennifer Wescott; two grandsons, Gavin Wescott and Rowan Wescott Nelson; two sisters, Cathy (Kurt) Swenson and Sandra Chipley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will all miss him.
