Paul Richard West
Paul Richard West
Paul West,
Boise, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. He died at home after battling a
lengthy respiratory illness.
Paul was
born in Parma, ID on Feb. 24, 1928 to Herman & Katherine West. He was the
youngest of three children. While growing up he lived in the Marsing and
Caldwell areas. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1947. He went to work
as a machine operator for Artis Metal Company in 1947 until 1951, at which time
he joined the Air National Guard. He was called to active duty during the
Korean War, being released from active duty in 1952. He spent the rest of his
career with the Idaho Air National Guard at Gowen Field in Boise. Paul retired
in 1983 with a rank of CMSGT (E-9), Chief Master Sergeant. At the time of retirement
his MOS was Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
Paul married
Trudy Williams in 1953, they were later divorced. Paul later met Elli Norton.
They were married on July 30, 1975. He was a loving husband of 36 years and a sweet
and caring family man. He will be forever missed by all his family and friends.
Paul is
survived by his wife Elli, son Rick West (Pam) of Meridian, daughter Karen
Sherfick (Brian) of Meridian, daughter Angie Tate (Flip) of Boise, son Marc Norton
(Lisa) of Eagle, and grandchildren Ricky (Kristen) West, Richelle West, Eric
Liles, Steven Liles, Kiefer (Christine) Tate, Charlotte Tate, Gus Tate, Bo
Norton and Abi Norton and great-grandchild Conner, and sister-in law Betty. He was
preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Edgar West, sister Marjorie
Locklear Whetzel and nephew Tim West.
A viewing
will be held at Alden Waggoner Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 5:00
until 8:00. A memorial service and burial will be held at the Idaho State
Veteran’s Cemetery on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 11:00.
A special
thank you to the staff of Angelwings Caregivers.
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