It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Edward West, announces his passing on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the age of 89. He died at home in North Olmsted, Ohio.
He will be forever remembered by his children James West and Karen E. West (Alastair), daughter-in-law Karen A. West, grandchildren Mackenzie Potter, Nelson Potter, Chester Potter, and Kimberly Kane, great grandchildren Sydney Dunlap, Bryce Dunlap, and Madelyn Kane, niece Debbie (Scott) Felt, nephew Scott (Laurie) Felt, great niece Jaime (Adam) Boisvert, great-great nieces Olivia Boisvert, Mackenzee Felt, great-great nephew Bryce Felt.
A service will be held to celebrate Joe’s life on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Bethany English Lutheran Church, 15460 Triskett Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111. The family will receive guests from 2:00 pm, and the service will begin at 3:00 pm. The service will also be live streamed at https://www.bethanyenglish.org/live-services.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 4, 1931, as a young boy Joe moved to Cleveland, Ohio with his mother, Elizabeth Harsin West, and father, James Franklin West. He had three siblings: James, George, and Mary Beth.
Joe served in the United States Naval Construction Battalion, known as the Seabees. He was stationed in the Philippines during the Korean War.
He was a longtime member of Bethany Lutheran Church in West Park, where, in his younger years he sang in the choir. He later took a keen interest in weekly Bible study classes.
Joe’s greatest joy in life was spending time with family and friends. Everyone adored his huge heart and his sense of humor.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Joe’s memory to Bethany English Lutheran Church, or to a charity of your choice.
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