Dustin Brice West's Obituary
Dustin Brice West, 35, of Hedrick, IA (formally of Unionville, MO) passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Dustin West was born on June 19, 1989 at the Bethesda Naval Base in Bethesda, MD, the son of Randal and Tisch (Spoonamore) West - Erdman. Dustin grew up embedded with farming roots in Missouri. He was always on a 4-wheeler, horse or a motorcycle. After graduation, he earned his welding certification from Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe, MO. Dustin started his life's journey working for MP Fiberoptics. Later he earned a CDL license to become a truck driver before working at RJ Performance in Ottumwa, IA. Dustin loved being a Powersports Technician so much he ventured out on his own as a small business owner/partner of Double D Custom Power Sports, LLC in Hedrick, IA. Dustin was taken from this life all too early and his family and friends are deeply mourning his loss.
Dustin West is survived by his mother, Tisch Erdman of Unionville, MO; brother, Jake Stark of IA; step-brother, Luke Erdman of IA; and grandparents, Ralph and Judy Findley of Unionville, MO. Dustin is also survived by fiancé, Ashley Marcum and step-children, Isaiah and Hailey, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.
Dustin was preceded in death by his father, Randal West; grandparents, Duane and Carolyn West of Farragut, IA; and stepfather, John Erdman of Unionville, MO.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm at the 4-H Building in Unionville, MO. Dinner to follow- donations will be accepted for meal. Memorials are suggested to the Family and may be entrusted to Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, MO 63565. Condolences may be shared online at thomasfh.com or www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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