Shortly before his death on June 9, 1931, the University of Utah honored him with a Doctorate of Law degree. Wattis was buried next to his parents at a cemetery in Unitah.
The University of Utah recognized Wattis's contributions by awarding him a Doctorate of Law degree shortly before his death on June 9, 1931.  Wattis was laid to rest alongside his parents at a cemetery in Unitah.