Wheaton, Illinois
Jan 22, 1970 – Oct 7, 2016
Peter West, age 46, a resident of Wheaton, IL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Loyola Medical Center following complications from a lung transplant. He was born January 22, 1970 in Chicago.
He grew up in Streamwood, where he lived from 1976 until 2002. He graduated from Streamwood High School and has remained close to many neighborhood friends. He met Carrie Farrey in 1996 through a mutual friend and they were married on July 6, 2002. Pete proudly owned and operated J & P Moving Services, Inc. for almost 20 years, where he was known for his honesty and integrity to his customers and loyalty to his employees.
Pete had a great sense of humor. He was an avid sports fan, whose favorites teams were the Bears, Blackhawks and White Sox. He encouraged youth sports by sponsoring many local teams, including, baseball, football, cheer-leading, bowling and volleyball. He was active at Parkview Community Church, where he volunteered with Children's ministries. He was an outgoing and social person who was always welcoming to family and friends. He enjoyed boating, fishing and sports cars. Most of all he valued his family and was a best friend to his daughters.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie West, two children, Kyleigh (12) and Peyton (8), his mother, Edwina McAfee, his father, George West, four siblings, LauraLee Kitzing, John West, Brenda West and Jason Chambers, many aunts and uncles and beloved nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.
A visitation will be held on Monday, October 10, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187, where funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Wheaton Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Gift of Hope, an organ and tissue donation network. (www.giftofhope.org/about/monetary_donation.htm) or Loyola lung transplant program (wwww.loyalamedicine.org/giving-loyola select giving-honoring a loved one, select give my gift to "other" and in other designation make donations to "lung transplant program"
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
Pete was a very special friend during my hardest times in life. He taught me to be a stronger woman and not put up with any negativity. He was always welcoming to everyone. It has been many years since I've seen him or any of his family. His sister Brenda was my best friend for many years. Hope you are doing as well as could be. If you need me I'm here. God Bless Heaven has got a great man.
Tiffany Grzywa
January 05, 2017 | Algonquin, IL
Carrie please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Know that there is no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
As your friends we are here to support you and will always pray for you. We greatly love you and the girls and we will miss Pete.
REGINALD and MARGARET EASON
October 10, 2016 | Chicago Ridge, IL
On behalf of the members of the Illinois Movers' and Warehousemen's Association, I send our sincere condolences to Pete's family and extended family and friends. Pete joined IMAWA in 2003 and was a very generous supporter of the moving industry. His gift over several years of the use of a suite for pre-season Bulls games helped raise considerable money for IMAWA's scholarship program. Pete was one of the "good guys" of the moving industry, and we will miss him. He left us much...
Patricia McLaughlin
October 10, 2016 | Springfield, IL
Carrie
I have no real words to say
Martha and I still wish to express our sorrow at your loss and the loss for your girls
We will not be there in person with you tomorrow but you are in our thoughts and prayers
I just would not want you to think that we do not care about you guys - because we do.
Brian Caskeu
October 10, 2016 | Fort Scott, KS
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Joe and Debbe Rudolf
October 10, 2016 | Chicago, IL
Extending our condolences to the Farrey family, and wishes for peace and comfort in the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Peter Rush, the Executive Committee, and the Kellen Family.
October 10, 2016
From an amazing man to an immortal legend and hero of his family and friends. May his legacy and stories live forever in his families minds and hearts and his name be mentioned often in love and honor.
A Friend
October 10, 2016 | McCook
I was astounded when I heard Pete had gone home to be with his Lord! Just recently I had heard he was fighting back, what a shame! I pray you all get thru this time together!
Mike Cummings
October 09, 2016 | Sister Lakes, MI
My deepest condolences to Pete's family and friends during this time. My heart goes out to all of you. Pete was an amazing person with a huge heart of gold!! He was always there for anyone at any time. Heaven definitely gained an amazing angel! I am so very sorry for your loss
Michelle Thordarson
October 09, 2016 | Glendale Heights, IL