William "Will" Lott

Will's time with us was far too short, his life was one filled with hard work, creativity, laughter and a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the people he loved. Will was a Colorado native, born on May 24th, 1984 in Denver to Michael and Lynette Lott. He spent his early childhood in Thornton until 1992 when his family moved to Utah for three years. In 1995, they settled in Estes Park, Colorado, a place that would remain close to Will's heart. During his summer breaks from school, Will would work at Valhalla Resort, the family owned business. There he learned the value of hard work while helping to clean, maintain and care for the property. After graduating from Estes Park High School in 2002, Will worked as a sous chef while taking culinary classes, pursuing his love of cooking. Before long, Will found his true calling in the construction trades. After spending more than a decade in construction, specializing in finish carpentry, he founded Fine Point Carpentry, where his precision, craftsmanship and pride in his work were evident in every project he completed. Will loved working with wood and possessed a remarkable talent for woodworking, creating beautiful handcrafted pieces that he generously shared with family and friends. From an early age, Will loved the outdoors. As a Cub Scout, he developed a lifelong passion for camping, hiking, and especially fishing. Whether casting a line into a quiet mountain lake, sitting next to a river relishing in the beauty, peace and joy in nature or exploring Colorado's wilderness, he always said that the mountains was his happy place. One of his unique traditions was collecting special rocks and stones and placing them in the soil of his potted plants - a quiet reminder of the places he had been, and the beauty he found in the natural world. Will had a passion for gardening, spending countless hours nurturing vegetables, flowers and houseplants. Starting plants from seed and carefully creating the ideal conditions for them to thrive, he found great joy in helping things grow. One of his favorite pursuits was cultivating a variety of hot peppers, which he dehydrated and transformed into his signature spice blends. Affectionately dubbed "Will Powder", each jar featured a handwritten heat rating - a personal touch that reflected both his creativity and his sense of humor. More than anything, Will is going to be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit and unforgettable sense of humor. He had a way of making people laugh, and lending a helping hand without hesitation. His warmth, craftsmanship, and love for life touched countless people and his memory will continue to live on through the many lives he enriched.