Gary Lee Watterson died after a short illness at the Brigham Nursing & Rehab Center in Brigham City, Utah on May 24, 2007 at the age of 56. He was born May 16 1951, to Don L. Watterson & Norma Steffenhagen Watterson in Logan, Utah. He was the youngest of five children.

Gary spent his younger years in Benson before moving to Logan where he attended school and then went on to work for Legrand Johnson Construction company. He married Sharon Jacobsen in Hyrum Utah on June 11, 1971. During their marriage they had two children, Collette & Chad. They later divorced. He was employed at Legrand Johnson for 29 years where he excelled in operating heavy equipment and driving truck, which he truly enjoyed.

Gary's pride and joy were his 4 grand-daughters especially his little Koda who was his best friend. Gary loved the mountains and claimed he knew every road up there like the back of his hand (which he really did). His favorite past times were going for rides with his family every Sunday in the mountains, picnicking, shooting guns, fishing, hunting, and of course having his beer.

Gary had many friends and loved to tell them all his funny stories. We will miss his sense of humor and the way he was such a smarty pants. Gary has such a big heart he would help anyone in need whether it was money, a roof over their head, or just someone to talk to.

He was a proud member of the F.O.E. for many years where he met many of his friends and held various positions. This is where he became such a good pool and horse shoe player, which he really enjoyed. "Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, We love you and will miss you dearly. We know you are in a happier and more comfortable place."

Gary is survived by his children and their spouses, Collette (Rick) Bindrup of Hyrum, Chad (Callie) Watterson of Logan. His siblings, Dennis Watterson of Mt. Sterling, DeeAnn Goodrich of Providence, Alan (Tub) (Joyce) Watterson of Providence, Steve (Nancy) Watterson of Millville and his 4 granddaughters Ashle Dahle, Joslin Bindrup, Dakota Bindrup, and Carlee Watterson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Michael Watterson and brother in law Lynn Goodrich.

We would like to thank Dr. Vikram Garg, Dr. Bryan Larsen, Dr. Michael Visick and all of the many, nurses, & c.n.a.'s at Logan Regional Hospital and Brigham City Nursing and Rehab for the great care that he received.

Memorial services for family and friends will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in the chapel at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.