Jim "Westy" Westermeyer
Jim "Westy" Westermeyer
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"Jimmy" was born on September 21, 1942, to Milton and Gladys Westermeyer. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1960. He met Muggs Baehler while "Cruising the Drag" in the Spring of 1962. They married in June of 1964 and were blessed with 3 daughters and later in life, 3 grandsons, all of which brought much joy and many wonderful memories to their life. Together they enjoyed special bonds with each of the grandsons.
He spent 35 years working for the US Postal Service, retiring in January 1998. Sitting still was not one of his strong suits, so he spent 12 years shuttling cars for City Motors all over the western part of the U.S. His last 2 part-time jobs were with Jodi, running parts for Ed Boland Construction and then delivering meds for Big Sky Managed Care.
Jim is survived by his wife, Muggs; daughters, Mona and Jami Westermeyer, and Jodi (Paul) Donnelly; grandsons, Zachary Westermeyer, and Landon and Holden Donnelly; stepsister, Diane Gregoire; sisters-in law, Caroline (Larry) Moss and Debbie McLaughlin; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Dick Gregoire; stepbrother, Rick Gregoire; mother and father-in law, Walter and Dorothy Baehler; sisters-in-law, Bev Standley and Sharon Haines; brothers-in-law, Duke Standley and Ron McLaughlin; and nephew, Brett Standley.
The family would like to thank "Bud," Dr. Warr and all of his staff including the infusion center nurses for their wonderful care. They would also like to give special thanks to the Stillwater Hospice Crew, Lea, Ty, Angie, and Dana, for the great care and friendship they gave Jim the last 6 weeks. You all made this difficult journey easier for Jim and our family. If you wish to make a donation in Jim's honor, please send them to Stillwater Hospice (600 6th St NW #5 Great Falls MT 59404). Private family services will be held at a later date.
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