Born in 1930 in Linn Creek, Mo. John worked for Sheffield Auto Parts from 1950 until his retirement in 1992. John enjoyed gardening, playing horseshoes, telling jokes, Friday night “wrastling”, hunting, and crappie fishing competitions with his wife, Cora.
John is survived by six children, Karen Muier of Rocky Mount, MO, Jim West of Warsaw, MO, Karla West of Grandview, MO, Jeff West of Warsaw, MO, Jerry West of Warsaw, MO and Jay West of Claymount, DE.
He is preceded in death by his wife Cora West, and three children, Johnny West, Kathy Johnson and Kim West. John is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Heart Association/American Stroke Association 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500 Chicago IL, 60604-1242