WILMINGTON — Tavish Wetherill, age 23, died at home on July 27, 2024, after a long illness.
He passed while surrounded by his mother, father, and brother. His two windows were opened after his final breath, and his spirit was released.
Tavish’s life came in two parts: before and after age 14. The springtime part of his life was fulfilling. He had a natural, kind personality and readily excelled in school. He was surrounded by nature and roamed in the woods behind his house and enjoyed many long days at the beach, mostly at the Point at the southern end of Topsail Island. He spent several summers in the mountains and grew deeply fond of the surrounding trees and hills.
A proficient and creative artist, he created comic books and excelled in portraits. In the second phase of his life he met adversity, yet his inner core remained unchanged and undaunted. He graduated from high school with honors and attended Appalachian State University. Instilled with a love of learning, he took additional classes at Cape Fear Community College in Surf City. With a keen desire to improve, he grew stronger and more fluid exercising at the local gyms and came to love his kind and dedicated trainers, and appreciate the encouragement and camaraderie of those who worked out. He enjoyed travel and adventure, jetting around the country and two continents.
Tavish leaves behind his mother Alison Wetherill, father Sean and brother Nevin of Surf City, NC, grandparents Bill and Karen Wetherill of Wilmington, NC, his uncle William and aunt MacKenzie Wetherill also of Wilmington and their children, and many other family members.
His courage, joy, kindness, optimism and determination inspired all who knew him. He will forever be in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare.
