Howard G. West

Howard West Obituary

West - Howard G., age 88 of Mpls, died May 9, 2002. Survived by wife of 61 years, Margaret 'Peggy'; children, Thomas (Kathleen), Dennis (Suzanne), George (Barbara), Christopher (Paula), Mathew (Amelia), Charles (Jane), Margaret Meyers (Mike), Mary (Bob), Genevieve Signoret (Christian); 23 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Irene Homrich, Grace West. Preceded in death by brothers, Willard, Harold and Walter. Born 4/23/1914 on a farm in Burnet County, WI, the 2nd of 6 children. Served 3 years in WWII as a Technical Sergeant. After the war, resumed his career at G.C. Peterson machinery, first as a salesman and later as part-owner until his retirement in 1978. Past president of Woodworking Machinery Distributors Ass'n and one of the founders of the First Southeast Corp. After retirement, he continued to enjoy golf, furniture making, computers and investing. For many years, very active in St. Lawrence Church, once serving as president of the Parish Council. Lived for the past 5 years at the Becketwood Cooperative in S. Mpls. Our thanks to the dedicated and caring nurses and staff at Regions Hospital. Funeral Mass 10AM Thursday at ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH & NEWMAN CENTER, 1201-5th St. SE Mpls. Visitation 3-7PM Wednesday at RAINVILLE BROTHERS CHAPEL, 2301 Central Ave NE Mpls. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Little Sisters of the Poor or MN Foodshare. Rainville Brothers 612-789-3250.

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Published by Pioneer Press on May 12, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Howard West

4 Entries

Frank Brown

May 22, 2002

To Peggy, Mary, Margie, Jenny, Chuck and the rest of the West family;

Margie and others were kind enough to let me know about your recent loss of Howard. The years have passed by, but I still feel a special fondness for the West family.

Peggy - you and Howard welcomed me into your home as a timid teenager from St. Cloud. I remember Howard coming home from work, giving me perspectives and words of wisdom - commonly during the evening news - with a martini (or was it a manhatten?) in hand. Your home on 8th Ave SE had such character to me - a value which I still enjoy as we live in an old home here in Ogden.

I remember fondly the trips to Hayward...meeting 'Mae' West...., the West dairy....the 'barn' dances where I first learned to polka, etc, etc.

You two were strong, Catholic role models. Now as a parent myself I can only somewhat appreciate the challenge of raising nine children during the 60's and 70's --- and what a diverse group of free-thinking, firmly-grounded children you have given the world!

Howard was so kind to me as a long-haired teenager interested in his daughter. I remember one occasion

when we were golfing with the boys at the Pierz golf course. It was the first time I had ever set foot on a golf course. I was wheeling Howard's clubs around with one of those hand carts....and he was instructing me on some of the fine points of the game. I remember early in the day, as we were approaching one of the greens, I decided to take a 'short cut' with the cart, and cruised right across the middle of the green. (a typical, impulsive, totally out-to-lunch teenage move!)Howard was kind, but straight-forward in his instructions to me about the etiquette and rules of golf!!!

So I have fond memories of those years....The world is a different place when we lose a spouse or parent. We certainly move on, yet there is a bit of emptiness....a void which I hope can be partially filled with wonderful memories of his life.....

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.....

Frank Brown

Ann Cofell

May 16, 2002

To the whole West family, but particularly Mary and Margaret.

I want to extend my sympathy on the death of your father. Although I am sure I only met him a couple of times when he was visiting, dropping off, or picking up people from St. Ben's High School, I do know that he was loved by his children. What greater gift is there than that? My prayers are with you.

Jake Manahan

May 15, 2002

My prayers and thoughts are with all members of the Howard West family at this difficult time. He was a strong man who produced a strong family.

Christian Signoret

May 14, 2002

Mom and all West "kids",

almost 17 years ago I started to call Howard West "Dad". I am very proud to be his son-in-law, and happy to be part of your family. I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christian

May 14, 2002

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