Wesley Atwood Memorial Fund

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the untimely passing of Wesley Atwood, a dedicated Ducks Unlimited volunteer on the Gainesville committee. Wesley was the owner of Atwood Contracting, a business he built from scratch and one he grew to a large scale in a short amount of time. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved anything involving a tractor, ducks, dogs, or wingshooting.

Wesley was one of the most optimistic people you could ask to be around, always carrying a sheepish grin on his face. He was the kind of friend you wanted to share a sunrise in the duck blind with, and he was always quick to let someone else pull the trigger before he did. He was kind, gentle, and patient. Hard work was in his blood and he put his work ethic and passion for wetlands conservation into gear any time he could. He gave of his time, talent, and treasure and was as strong a DU volunteer that one could hope to serve alongside.

His family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Ducks Unlimited in his memory.

While his 34 years on this Earth were short, his smile will continue in our memories and his legacy will shine upon the horizon over many more duck blinds that we get to enjoy.