Joe Dorwin Wester, age 92, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 in Mesquite, Texas. He was born August 9, 1928 in Tira, Texas to Leslie and Beulah Smiddy Wester. Joe was raised in Tira, Texas and received his Bachelors degree from East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. He married Ruby in 1985 and he worked in Group Medical Insurance for various insurance companies and retired in 2004. In his spare time, Joe was a Scout Master in the Boy Scouts when Steve, his son, was a member. He also enjoyed working in the yard, cooking out, spending time with family, watching sports and golf. His family and friends will always remember him as a dedicated Christian family man, enjoyed Sugar Bear (Brooklynn), taking walks and talking with her.
He is preceded in death by his son, Steve Wester; parents, Leslie and Beulah Wester; sisters, Linda Andrasko and Sandra Wester and son-in-law, Daniel Gonzales.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Wester; daughter, Beverly Gonzales and granddaughter, Brooklynn Gonzales of Mesquite, Texas; sisters, Ina Withrow of Sachse, Texas, Mary Lou Jeter and husband, Joe of Temple, Texas and Peggy Deaton of Garland, Texas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joe Sealey and Gail Sealey of Sachse, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A visitation for Joe will be held Monday, May 17, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home, 1111 Military Pkwy, Mesquite, Texas 75149.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonclaytongonzalez.com for the Wester family.
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