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Philip West Obituary
Born September 29, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska, Phil moved out to Ukiah with his family in 1980. He served in the US Navy from 1980 to 1984. He worked in construction and loved nature. He was a huge Cornhusker, Bears and Cubs fan. He enjoyed camping and fishing but most of all spending time with his son Zach.
Phil is survived by his son Zach West, mother Jane Manz, sisters Laura West, Judy McLaughlin, Kathy Rawles and husband Tom, brother Patrick West and wife Evon, nephews Abraham Rawles and Matthew West, his former spouse Cynthia Hernandez and her family, his Kemo Sabe Rich Horn and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his uncle Bob.
The Eversole Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip West
Michelle Moore
October 6, 2008
Phil lived in my apartment building for quite some time. He was a wonderful man, I loved our chats. My condolences to his family, and especially his son, Zach. He spoke of you often, and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Chris McClure
October 4, 2008
Philadelphia Phil ...thank you for all those laughs...all the tunes you put on the tapes you made me...hope mister spaceman takes u along...wildthing...thank you for being my friend.
Kathy Rawles
October 2, 2008
I'm not sure my brother knows what a beautiful tapestry he completed. Often, we only look at our errors, try to fix them, recover from them and try, try again. The back of a tapestry has the threads tangled, crossed and as stitches only. Those stitches are what make the tapestry and keep it together. I see Phil's tapestry as a whole and now completed and so beautiful. The stitches of colors, how they blend the picture is honoring and my brother's life a beautiful masterpiece .
I am grateful to be a part of his masterpiece and I am so honored and blessed to have him in mine. My tapestry is still incomplete except the part with my brother Phil. I can look at my tapestry with Phil, cry, laugh and smile. What a great brother he is. I didn't even know he could sew.
The Bears, Huskers and Cubbies will miss him dearly too.
Thank you Phil for loving me, forgiving me and giving me precious memories from the very beginning. I love you and miss you incredibly.
Judy mvlaughlin
October 1, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Cheryl Cornett
October 1, 2008
Zack,
Just sending all my love to you. Lots of hugs too! Cheryl
Dina, Casey and Carsen Fernandez
September 30, 2008
Cynthia and Zach,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts hurt for you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless you both!
Sandy Hernandez
September 30, 2008
So hard to believe. Zach, please know your cousins, aunt and uncle love you more than you'll know. We are with you and your mom always. hugs, Aunt Sandy, Uncle Thomas, Olivia and Parker
Tayler Babcock
September 30, 2008
Miss you phil!
Rachael Husarek
September 30, 2008
Phillip, you touched more hearts than you knew. You will be missed. Go Bears!!!
Josh Husarek
September 30, 2008
Take care buddy, It's all good!
Roxann & Mikayla Durney
September 30, 2008
We are so sad to hear about Phil's passing.
RocKport will never be the same!!
He will be greatly missed.
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