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Brian West

Jan 13, 1954 – Jan 9, 2024

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January 13, 1954
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January 9, 2024

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Brian L. West, retired periodontist with practices in Durango, Farmington, and Denver, died at home on January 7, 2024, in Peoria, Arizona, where he and Nancy West, his wife of 23 years, reside during the winters. He was released several days earlier from a hospital after combating a systemic...

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Nancy I just learned of Brian´s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all who knew him. Working with Dr. West was some of my favorite memories. He was easy to work with and for. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy Foutz

Nancy, I was totally shocked about Brian´s passing. I´m so sad. I hate myself that I never called to tell him how much I loved & appreciated him. He was SO fun to work with. I have so many stories from those good days. Please keep me & Cindy informed about the celebration this summer. You are in my thoughts & prayers. I´m so sad for you & the girls & me

Today a mutual patient told me of Dr. Brian West passing and I was shocked. He was bigger than life. Through Dr. West I became the RDH I am today. He started with handing me an instrument and stone the first time I met him and said"show me what kind of hygienist you are... I was up for the challenge and put my best edge on it and handed it back. He promptly checked my edge and said well you´re hired." I told him I was just there to observe from Dr. C.Craig Layton ... later I did go to work...

Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your family. Brian made dental visits pleasant and relaxing. He made traveling an adventure. He made life fun and worth living. We are all the better for having known him. This world is a little less bright without Brian in it.

Nancy I am so sorry to hear about Dr. West passing. I will forever be grateful that he gave me a start in a career that I love! What a kind man! I hope all your memories bring you comfort. My deepest condolences.

When my husband came home from his dental appointment with the news he had invited his dentist and his wife to join us on our golfing trip to Ireland, I Said ok, who are they? I soon learned about two very special people who we were lucky enough to share that trip with and share a lifelong friendship with. Brian was full of fun, humor, warm and a little mischief ! We will miss him so much. Hugs to you Nancy, thanks for being part of our lives!

Nancy, Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Brian is truly one of a kind, and certainly one of the biggest influences in my professional career. His expertise, skill, foresight, and incredible ability to achieve optimal results is still today inspiring. I cherish knowing both of you. Thank you for your friendship, and the love and support you have shown me and my family. It is truly my honor and privilege to have known Brian. Love

Nancy, I was so sad to learn of Brian's passing. I will always remember his quick wit and humor. He always had a new joke for me on each dental visit. Please accept my sincere condolences for profound loss.