In Memory of John E. West



John E. West
John E. West
Born: April 24, 1951
Died: July 20, 2018
Age: 67
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John E. West
April 24, 1951 - July 20, 2018
From: Ida Grove, IA

  John E. West, age 67, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at his residence of Ida Grove, Iowa.

  Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home, of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Richard A. Salcido will officiate. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen -Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

   John E. West, the son of Fred and Margaret “Nellie” (McDermott) West, was born on April 24, 1951, in Storm Lake, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm 5 miles north of Ida Grove, Iowa and graduated from the Ida Grove High School with the class of 1969.

   After high school, John farmed with his father over the next 40 years.  During this time John trucked part-time which he enjoyed so much lead him to trucking full-time.  He served in the National Guard and after his service to his country was honorably discharged. John enjoyed trucking, farming, muscle cars, diesel trucks, horses, dogs, and in his spare time spending time with family and friends.

  John is survived by his sons Chris (Jamie) Miller-West and their children Charlie and Jack, and Nick West; sisters Joyce (Glenn) Corkill and Jan (Don) Hyde.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Judith Kunz

SERVICES

3:00 p.m., Thursday,
July 26, 2018

Christensen ~ Van Houten
Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Reverend Richard A. Salcido

VISITATION

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Christensen ~ Van Houten
Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa

MUSIC

Recorded Selections:

"Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone"
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"How Great Thou Art"


Condolences


Monday, July 30, 2018 at 9:26 AM
“Thoughts and preachers to the family. ”
- Matt & Chris Wunschel
Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 8:56 AM
“John was the big cousin who put up with two little kids from Florida. He looked out for us and taught us . My heart was broken to hear this news . My prayers are lifted for all who loved him, his family and his friends. ”
- Kathleen Sherron Turner
Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 8:56 AM
“My sympathy to the family, Have know John for many years. Hugs to all. ”
- Shirley Ruser
Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:21 PM
“Knew John a long time. He was a good neighbor. John would come to our dances and always say you sound better every time I hear you. I knew he had a few drinks by then LOL!!!! John you will be missed!!! R.I.P.
- David Redenius
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