Delores Joan West, 79, of Belton, MO passed away April 28, 2012. Visitation 1:30-3 pm, funeral service at 3:00 pm Friday, May 4 at McGilley & George Funeral Home in Belton. Burial in the Belton Cemetery. Contributions to National Stroke Assoc. 9707 E. Easter Ln. Ste B Centennial, Co 80112. Joan was born September 13, 1932 in Knob Noster, MO, to Jacob and Ruby Galloway Knaus. She lived in the area over 20 yrs and was a Baptist. Joan worked for J.C. Penney in the Cosmetology Dept. and for Nellie Don. She was involved with DAR. Joan enjoyed family genealogy. Survived by husband, Robert Dale West of the home; sons, Richard D. West, Colorado and Rodney K. West, Lee's Summit MO; 2 grandchildren, Burton Kyle West and Lucas Wood West, whom she loved dearly. Condolences may be made at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com McGilley and George Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012, 816-322-2995