Harold E. Wescott
Burial Details
Obituaries
Vail Daily page A7 - February 26, 2012
Harold E. Wescott, 80, of Frisco, passed away at Ski Cooper, near Leadville, on Feb. 12. He was born to Harold E. Wescott Sr. and Helen A. Wigglesworth Wescott on March 24, 1931, in Laconia, N.H.
Harold attended Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire and St. Lawrence University in New York. He was a retired business owner who owned and operated a prestressed concrete company in Laconia and Auburn, Maine, where he received numerous awards and national recognition in the prestressed concrete industry. Upon retirement, he devoted his life to the U.S. Masters Ski Racing Circuit, where he accumulated numerous awards and first place trophies for “too many to count†U.S. Masters Ski Team races as well as winning several National Masters races. Ski racing was his passion up to the moment he died. He was also an avid golfer, tennis player, bicyclist and loved to hike and be outdoors. He loved the mountains, whether he was skiing, hiking or contemplating upon their magnificence. Harold had a commitment to physical strength, exercise and eating right, setting an example for everyone of all ages. His commitment to excellence and zest for life was an inspiration to all. He was a member of the U.S. Masters Ski Team, PCI (Prestressed Concrete Institute) and a past president of the Laconia Chamber of Commerce.
Harold is survived by his son, Will Wescott, of Francistown, N.H.; daughters Cyndy Pierce, of Orting, Wash., and Wendy Ramsay, of Graham, Wash.; and grandchildren Ben Wescott, Abby Wescott, Jennifer Pierce and Scotland Ramsay. He is also survived by his lifelong companion, Claire Wescott of Port St. Lucie, Fla.
A memorial service will be held on March 2 at Copper Mountain immediately following the Harold Wescott Memorial Race. Services will be held at the top of the race and a celebration party will follow at the lodge. Inurnment will be private.
Bailey-Kent Funeral Home of Leadville is assisting the family with arrangements.
