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JOHN WEST Obituary
JOHN COLLINS WEST (Age 69)
On Saturday, January 12, 2013, of Montgomery Village, MD. Beloved husband of Carol C. West; father of Victoria (Jason) Estabrook and John W. West; grandfather of Julian Estabrook; brother of Millard C. West, Jr. Former Director of FMS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, former Acting Director of the PSC. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 17, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to benefit autistic and disabled children at The Katherine Thomas School, 9975 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, (301) 738-9691 or ttlc.org. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN WEST
Lynnda Regan
January 23, 2013
Carol, Tory and John
John was a great friend and wonderful person. He will be dearly missed by me and many others. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynnda Regan
Dwight Blankenbaker
January 22, 2013
Tory,
I am sad to learn of your dad's death. I knew and worked with him for many years. He was a tribute to public service.
January 18, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy from all the staff at KTS. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Cathy Burgess
January 17, 2013
With deepest sympathy,
Sandy Kimbell
Richard Meekins
January 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Glenn & Dee Rottmann
January 17, 2013
Carol,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with and your family during this difficult time.
Debbie Justus-Thompson
January 17, 2013
Tory, we are thinking of you and your family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Michellee Edwards
January 17, 2013
Tory,
My deepest sympathy to you. You're in my thoughts.
Marsha Alvarez
January 16, 2013
I know John will be missed by many. Over the years he helped many of us along the way. I send my sincerest sympathy to the family.
Paul Collins
January 16, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Carol, Millard and all. Pat was a fine man.
Cousin, Paul
Bettie Hartley
January 16, 2013
Tory,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sandy Dinisio
January 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to John's family. John was a great leader and will be missed by many. May memories of him comfort you during this difficult time.
Randy & Marie Estabrokk
January 15, 2013
You Are in our thoughts and Prayers.
We have made a contribution in John's Name at the KTS School.
Audrey Borja
January 15, 2013
Sending sympathy and prayers to John's family with nice memories of John.
William Schuyler
January 15, 2013
Mill, sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My prayers for you and the family. Wes
Tom Greene
January 15, 2013
John will be missed. Many great memories. My deepest sympathy....
Phoebe Black
January 15, 2013
May it give you some comfort to know that John will be missed by many people. My deepest sympathy.
Anita Nearhoof
January 15, 2013
Tory, I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Holly Robedeau Williams
January 15, 2013
Sending much sympathy and prayers to John's family.
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