John William West's Obituary
John William West, age 79, of Cincinnati, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
John was born on August 24, 1942 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Bill and Marie (Clayworth) West. He graduated from Cincinnati High School with the Class of 1960. Following high school, John faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged on May 31, 1970. On January 13, 1967, John was united in marriage to Linda Sue Harvey in Unionville, Missouri. They spent 25 wonderful years together until she passed away.
John worked road construction and John Deere in Ottumwa for a period of time. He owned and operated Johns Standard Station in Cincinnati for years. John also hauled gas for Gerald Irelan for several years. For the duration of his working career, John drove a semi-truck, while also owning and operating numerous semis until his retirement. Moreover, John and Linda West were also co-owners with John and Donna Cossolotto of West Grocery Store in Cincinnati.
John was a kind and gentle man, who loved spending time with his family and friends. He was known to joke around often to make sure he put a smile on someones face. John enjoyed camping, smoking meats, car shows and tinkering around in the garage in his spare time.
Left to honor Johns memory are his daughter, Sue (Randy) Smith of Princeton, Missouri; sisters, Mary (Lyle) Warren of Cincinnati, Sharon (Ron) Snider of Cincinnati, and Norma Maddex of Kansas City, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, John Cossolotto of Cincinnati and Jim (Deb) Harvey of Oxford, Iowa; two grandchildren, Ethan Smith and Dakota Smith both of Princeton, Missouri; his beloved dog and loyal companion, Bandit; as well as nieces, nephews, and several extended family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Marie West; his wife, Linda West; an infant daughter; his sisters, Donna Cossolotto and Wilma Tanner; and a special friend, Donna Conger.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, August 15, 2022 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville with Pastor Mark Walsh officiating. Burial will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati with full military rites. Visitation will take place Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville beginning at 12:00PM, with the family greeting friends from 3:00-5:00PM. Memorials have been established to either St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or to the Wounded Warriors Project, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, ATTN: West Family, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
Visitation
2022-08-14 12:00:00
17:00:00
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory
1900 South 18th St
Centerville
IA
52544
Funeral Service
2022-08-15 10:00:00
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory
1900 South 18th St
Centerville
IA
52544
Military Honors
2022-08-15 10:35:00
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Highway 5 South
Cincinnati
IA
52549
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