David Alan Jarrett, 70, of Pierce Colorado passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Pathways Inpatient Care Center, Fort Collins, Colorado.
David Allen Jarrett, son of Verlin Milo Jarrett and Marjorie Jane Huncovsky was born on July 29, 1955, in Belleville Kansas. David earned his Bachelors Degree from Fort Hays State University, Hays Kansas and served his country honorably in both the United States Army and the Army National Guard. Two of his memorable jobs included working at Climax Mine in Colorado and at a fish hatchery.
David married Wanda Sue Mermis , June 12, 1982 in Hays, Kansas, together they shared a life with love and devotion and were blessed with one son, Matthew Jarrett. David took great pride in his role as a grandfather and was affectionately known as 'Papa' to his beloved granddaughters, Maia and Meadow, his cherished 'little princesses '.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Jarrett of Pierce , Colorado, son Matthew Jarrett , daughter in law, Meredith Jarrett of Laramie, Wyoming, granddaughters Maia and Meadow, siblings Darrell Jarrett of Austin, Texas Linda Stump of Fort Collins, Colorado, Lori Schofield of Belleville, Kansas and Lisa Anderson of Manhattan, Kansas.
David’s life was marked by loyalty, respect and deep family bonds. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved him.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in Kansas at a later time, for those that wish to make a contribution in his honor, a 'go fund me' has been created. Funds collected will be used toward a burial plot, marker and memorial expenses. Our hope is to leave as much as possible for the ongoing care of his beloved wife, Wanda, who has advanced Parkinson’s Disease and in keeping his wishes to set up a college fund for his cherished granddaughters with any remaining funds. https://gofund.me/22fea9211