Kenneth Roscoe West was born May 21, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Lillian and Roscoe West. He passed away peacefully under the gentle care of Angela Hospice along with the loving support of his children and extended family on Thursday November 8, 2018 at the age of 91.
Kenneth is survived by his long-time partner Shirley Sisson; son Kenneth (Tommi) West; daughter Terry (Rick) Frederick; daughter Brenda Rolph-Teisan; daughter Jill (Brian) Pelto; son Timothy West; and son Kurt (Kathleen) West.
He was a proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 4 great grandchildren.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Marie Liedtke-West; father Roscoe West and mother Lillian West; sister Donna Parkhurst; and his son Timothy’s wife Lisa West.
Kenneth was a proud United States Navy Veteran who served during WWII. He then became a graduate of Lawrence Technological University and later obtained his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Michigan State University.
Kenneth spent a lengthy and successful career in the automotive spring manufacturing business including starting and running his own company prior to retiring to North Carolina. He also became an accomplished private pilot and was an avid golfer.
He will be deeply missed by his family and everyone who had the honor of knowing him.
Contributions in Kenneth's memory may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154; American Cancer Society; and American Legion Post 364, 3001 S Telegraph Rd, Dearborn, Michigan 48124 US.
