Wesley 'Wes' Pinkerton

Wesley W. Pinkerton age 61, of Gillette, WY died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Close to Home Hospice following complications from an auto accident on December 3, 2014. Wesley "Wes" W. Pinkerton was born on March 16, 1954 in Deadwood, SD to William and Donna Pinkerton. Wes grew up in Lead, SD and attended Lead High School. After graduation he began working for Black Hills Power and Light in Lead, SD and wastransferredto Gillette in 1994. Later heworked at Basin Electric in Gillette. Wes married the love of his life Chandra Nelson July 4, 1998 in Gillette. Wes was a devoted son, brother, husband, dad and papa who above all loved his family. No friend or family member would be turned away if he could help. Wes was one of the most selfless people you would meet. He was always giving without ever asking for anything in return. He was a hard worker and could do anything he put his mind to. A man that hated to hire anything done; he built a home by himself, worked on his own vehicles and even tried to make his own dentures. Wes' three granddaughters were his biggest pride and joy. He loved spending every minute he could with them. He also enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like hunting, camping and chopping firewood. All who knew and loved Wes would attest to the fact that he was "a go to guy" there was no project or task that he would shy away from. Wes lived a fulfilling 61 years of life and for that we are truly grateful. He was loved by many and liked and respected by almost everyone he met. He was a great man and will be deeply missed. Wes is survived by his mother, Donna Pinkerton of Gillette; wife, Chandra Pinkerton of Gillette, son, Keef Pinkerton of Tucson, AZ; daughters Mindie (Lance) Morlock of Kalispell, MT, Keelia (Adam) Nissen of Loveland, CO; stepdaughters, Roxanne Jordan and Cody Witt, and Crystal (Greg) Laher, brother, Dale (LouAnn) Pinkerton of Sturgis, SD; sisters, Cathy Andrews of Novi, MI; Fawn (Jeff) Hadlock of Gillette, WY, Deanna (Mike) Makousky of Newcastle, WY and three grandchildren, Macie, Maddy Morlock and Quinn Nissen. He is preceded in death by his father, William Pinkerton; brother, Daniel Pinkerton and infant sister, DeeElaine Pinkerton. In lieu of flowers the family has asked donations be made in Wes' name to the Brain Injury Alliance of Wyoming, 123 West 1st Street Suite 400, Casper, WY 82601. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the web at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com Funeral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716