George Wellington Wareham January 27, 1939 ~ October 2, 2023

George Wellington Wareham, a cowboy, truck driver, mechanic, and all-around “jack of all trades,” rode off into the sunset for the last time on October 2, 2023.
George was born January 27, 1939, in Grand Junction, CO, to Lynn and Shirley (Hubbard) Wareham. George spent his early years roping, riding, and learning the value of a good punchline.
George was a man who knew how to wear a hat, but more importantly, he knew how to wear many hats. He could fix anything from a broken heart to a broken carburetor, often with the same wrench.
He was a cowboy by birth, a truck driver by trade, and a mechanic by necessity. But it was his role as a comedian that truly set him apart. George had a knack for turning even the most mundane tasks into a full-blown comedy routine, often leaving his audience in stitches.
George was an accomplished rodeo rider, a passion he maintained throughout his life. He was known for his fearless approach to bronc riding and life in general.
His love for the mountain was legendary, often remarking that the mountain air was the best medicine for any ailment. George was also an avid woodworker and leather craftsman, creating pieces that were as practical as they were beautiful.
He was a firm believer in the old adage, “If you can’t fix it with duct tape or WD-40, it’s not worth fixing.”
George was not a man of action alone. He found solace and joy in the quiet art of poetry, weaving words together with the same skill he used in his leatherwork.
His poems, like his life, were honest and heartfelt, reflecting the soul of a man who knew both the joy and the heartache of this daily life.
George married the love of his life LeeAnna Fennell Wareham, on May 9, 1997, and together they built a life filled with laughter, love, and a whole lot of horseplay.
He was a loving father to his children and stepchildren, imparting his wisdom and zest for life onto each of them. His family was his pride and joy, and there was no role he cherished more than being a grandfather and great-grandfather.
His unique brand of humor and unending love will be greatly missed by his family.
George is survived by his wife LeeAnna, kids Clifford (Sandi) Sanford, Shellie (Lucio) Ruiz, Shane Wareham, Tana (Jack) Crossen, Jason Wareham, Honey (Casey) Kesler, Bo Wareham, Brandi (Brandon) Moss, Jared (Tera) Profaizer, and Josh (Becky) Profaizer, as well as his stepchildren Roger (Carol) Fennell, David (Jenny) Fennell, Eric (Cyndee) Fennell, Dale Fennell, and Starla (Brad Nagle) Taylor, his siblings Burt Wareham of St. George, UT, Linda Jordan of Powell, WY, and Orson Wareham of Vernal, UT.
George’s legacy will continue to live on through his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him immense joy and pride.
He is preceded in death by his father Lynn, mother Shirley, brother Gerald, son Travis, and grandson Travis.
George’s life was a testament to the power of laughter and the importance of not taking oneself too seriously. He was a man who knew the value of a good joke and a sturdy saddle. He was a cowboy, a comedian, and a craftsman.
So as we bid farewell to George Wellington Wareham, let’s remember him not with tears, but with laughter. After all, he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
Happy trails, George. May your ride into the sunset be filled with laughter and love.