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Beatrice West Obituary


BEATRICE THOMAS WEST (Age 103)
Transitioned into eternal rest on June 11, 2020. She was the wife of the late Walter Clinton West, Sr., with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. They were each others best friends. She leaves to cherish her memory; daughters, Elizabeth Jean Langston and Nadine Beatrice Williams; son, Dr. Walter C. West, Jr.; son-in-law, Raymond Langston, daughter-in- law, Doris West; eight grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one great-grandson-in-law; five granddaughters-in- law; two grandsons-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Her love of family inspired many happy gatherings, especially for her birthday each year on the 4th of July. There are many dedicated friends and neighbors who will also miss her dearly. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at McGuire Funeral Home, 7400 Georgia Ave., NW. Services private. www.mcguire-services.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 24, 2020.

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The Bass Family

June 29, 2020

To the family, we are praying for your strength and sending much love and prayers your way. To an amazing, selfless, and beautiful being - Ms. Beatrice, may you Rest In Paradise. Love Always.

Paula. Wright

June 29, 2020

To the West family, please know that I am sharing your sorrow and praying for comfort and love in your loss of your mother, grandmother or great grandmother . God has granted Ms West with a long life and a great family. God Bless you all!

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kernis faison

June 26, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

N. Persaud

June 25, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family of Beatrice West. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19

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