Owen Daniel West Jr.

Thank you for your prayers and support. We all missed mom and dad this Christmas and New Years but we look forward to being reunited with them in the future.
Owen III

Dear Celestia and family,
I consider it a great honor to have met both your father and mother. They are at peace together. You, and your family, have the condolences of my entire family.
I know your parents were very proud of you, and your husband.
Muriel and Steve Finkel

I was saddened to hear that President West had passed away. However, what a joyous reunion that must have been with Sister West! To be free from the pains of this life and to have each other for eternity, what joy they must have at this time. I'm sure it is a Never Better day. I loved them both so much and learned so many things about life and the gospel of Jesus Christ from them. I will never forget listening to President West try to talk Spanish when he had such a horrible accent, however...

It's hard to put into words my feelings about President and Sister West. They were enthusiastic about all of the right things in life. Just their examples in dedication, work ethics, service, and kindness were a lesson for anyone willing to notice. After serving my mission under their leadership my family attended the Chicago Temple for my brother's wedding only to discover that Pres. West was the officiator. His remarks at the wedding were both inciteful and beautifully simple. Their lessons...

My sympathies to the West family. What a remarkable privilege it was to work with Owen at Continental Bank. The people in our department used to refer to him as Owen "Never Better" West. He had a way of making those around him feel that there was nothing in the world he would rather be doing than sharing that moment with them. Talk about letting your light so shine...

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Owen. I had the pleasure of knowing Owen through our involvement as members of the Executive Board of the Northwest Suburban Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The passion for always doing what is right could not have had a better spokesperson than Owen. I had opportunities on many occasions to talk with Owen about what was happening in his life and his face absolutely lit up when discussing his family happenings and Church activities. I also had...

Owen was truly a great scout to all and will be missed by many. God Bless him, may he rest in peace.

I was very saddened to read the news in the Church News about Pres. West's passing. He was truly an inspiration to me while I served under him on my mission for most of my two years in Ogden Utah. I was not aware that Sis. West had passed as well, and this came as a shock to me. Both were like a mother and father while serving there. I still think fondly of his quips like "there is no ball but the gosball" and "never better." My condolences to all of their family and know that they both have...

Dear Friends and family of Owen D. West, Jr.,
We are gratiful to so many who have expressed their love and sympathy these past few months after losing both Mom and Dad within fifty days of one another. We are grateful to have had such wonderful parents. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. They will be forever cherished.
Sincerely,
Celestia Himstreet
Owen & Geraldine's daughter