In Memory of John E. West
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
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