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Old 07-28-2015, 07:34 PM
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God just received a great guy,a friend and lover of life. RIP my friend. Soar with the eagles.
Old 07-28-2015, 08:54 PM
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RIP West! Always enjoyed listening to the stories about airplane's you flew
Old 07-28-2015, 10:15 PM
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Old 07-28-2015, 11:09 PM
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We lost a good man today, he always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. I loved his stories. Godspeed West.
Old 07-29-2015, 02:06 AM
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Damn. Such a good guy. Blue skies and tailwinds West.

Old 07-29-2015, 09:17 AM
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Such sad news but glad West's pain is behind him now.

RIP West - I hope the road is clear as far as you can see.

Old 07-29-2015, 11:28 AM
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According to West's last wishes, he donated his body for medical research at UTSW.

There are no plans for a funeral or memorial service.
A celebration gathering will be planned in the near future.



Old 07-29-2015, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DFWLCJ
According to West's last wishes, he donated his body for medical research at UTSW.

There are no plans for a funeral or memorial service.
A celebration gathering will be planned in the near future.



It would be very appropriate for all those who enjoyed West's company at Rosa's to meet there as a tribute to a great guy.
Old 07-29-2015, 09:08 PM
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I wish I could, but I'm out in California.

I'm still stunned.
Old 07-29-2015, 10:28 PM
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Great turnout...a bit dampened by the recent loss of our good friend but nice to see everyone, Stan Hoover stopped by in West's Dodge truck...recognized immediately ...to make sure we were up to date.

As we say over and over about this gathering ...it isnt about the cars..it's about the people and I am grateful to have each of you in my life..

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Old 07-30-2015, 12:52 PM
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West, an honor to know you. Corvette lovers have lost a very special friend.


Old 07-31-2015, 01:07 AM
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West had this in his room until the end. Thanks for remembering him as friend and taking the time to share your fun with him. I can image him leading a group over to see who had showed up in what and what was new!


Old 07-31-2015, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Milton Fox
West had this in his room until the end. Thanks for remembering him as friend and taking the time to share your fun with him. I can image him leading a group over to see who had showed up in what and what was new!
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West had become a "fixture" at our weekly GTGs over the last 7-8 years and was a part of the annual planning and execution of our "Anniversary" parties.

We spent a lot of time chatting about cars, planes and our shared issues with diabetes among other things. He was a genuine good guy, generous with his time and talents and will be missed for sure.

RIP...roll-on with the tops off!
Old 07-31-2015, 02:17 PM
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RIP West...what a guy!
Old 08-03-2015, 02:03 AM
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West, we lost a good friend. We will always miss you, you were a great friend to All of us. Rest in peace now, you'll always be remembered. We will miss you at Rosa's and Tuesday luncheons.

John G.
Old 08-04-2015, 01:11 AM
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We lost another Greatest Generation WWII Vet Friday, my Dad.

Not been a great week for me.

I look forward to seeing you guys again when I get back in town. You are a great bunch of guys/gals.
Old 08-05-2015, 01:21 AM
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Sorry for you loss Gary.

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Old 08-05-2015, 01:24 AM
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Rand (West's brother) and Kathy are planning this rememberance gathering for the 15th of August at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend, but they would like to have a good head count for room determination and having an adequate smörgåsbord on hand.

Please post here in this thread if you are planning to attend. I will check back on occasion and keep them up to date on the count.

Kathy would also like for everyone (including the ladies) to attend in their best traditional West casual - by wearing your favorite Hawaiian shirt!


Come and celebrate West, as he requested to be remembered - with planes and cars - surrounded by his family and friends.

Saturday, 15 Aug 2015 at 6:00 PM

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505 NW 38th Street, Fort Worth TX 76106
817.624.1935 VFM Office

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Old 08-05-2015, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by F4Gary
We lost another Greatest Generation WWII Vet Friday, my Dad.

Not been a great week for me.

I look forward to seeing you guys again when I get back in town. You are a great bunch of guys/gals.
Sorry about your Dad, Gary ... May you find comfort in your best memories.

Will be thinking of you ...



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So sorry, Gary.

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