David West

1949 - 2025

David Earl West, 76, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Spokane, Washington after a long and hard-fought battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a blood condition where the bone marrow doesn't produce enough healthy blood cells.

David was born August 20, 1949, in Spokane, Washington to Howard and Shirley West of St. John, Washington. He was the third of their seven children. David attended school in St. John graduating in 1967 and went on to graduate from Eastern Washington University.

David enjoyed a long career in the agriculture industry, retiring from Syngenta after 37 years, most of those spent in the Fresno, California area. He was a people person who treasured his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all of those who knew and loved him.

David married Terri Miller on February 11, 1984, in Spokane, Washington. They lived in the Spokane, WA area; New Jersey; and California. His hobbies included bicycling and running, along with traveling with his family. David and Terri traveled to Europe and Latin America throughout their marriage, with Ireland and Italy being his favorites. Many trips included their children and Terri's mother, Karen Miller.

David is survived by Terri and their children Meagan West (husband Brendan), Spencer West (girlfriend Tristin), and Connor West (wife Chelsey), in addition to his daughter Amy Hertzog (husband Paul). He is also survived by six grandchildren (Peyton, Emersen, and Teagan West; Felicity, Jordan, and Olivia Hertzog), his mother-in-law, Karen Miller, brother-in-law, Scott Miller (wife Dina), and four siblings: Mike West, Mary Ellen James, Robert West, and Richard West (wife Shirley). David was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Shirley; his sisters Diane West and Patty Reynolds; father-in-law, Jim Miller; brother-in-law Jim Miller Jr; and sister-in-law Myrna West.

Please join us for graveside services at Pine City Cemetery in Pine City, WA on September 6, 2025 at 10 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at Miller Ranch and Hunting Preserve Clubhouse, 25010 W Martin Rd, Cheney, WA at noon.

A special thank you to Dr. Sulpizio, nurse Kristen, and the entire team at Spokane MultiCare Cancer Institute, as well as TouchMark, for their care and attention during David's battle with MDS.

Memorial donations can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, Attn: Philanthropy, 911 W. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA 99204.