In life Gary enjoyed hiking in the Arizona desert, fishing, all sports and music. He loved collecting watches, rings, and knives.
Gary is survived by his daughter Paula West (Tina Scrupsky); his brother John West (Teresa) and his brother Jerry West; his grandchildren Daniel Scrupsky and Brooklyn Scrupsky, his nieces Jen West (Erik Johnston), Cori Morris, and Gracie West, his special friends Gail Dotson, Scott Pickle, Juana and Sara.
Gary was preceded in death by his father John C. West and his mother Martha F. West; his brother Ken West.
Gary's memory will be carried in the hearts of his devoted family who survive him, and all those who had the honor to know him in his life.