Cody Alan West
October 10, 2011
Cody Alan West, 18, died on Monday October 10, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center, from injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident.
Cody was born January 10, 1993, to Martin Ameigh and Tina West in Des Moines. He graduated from East High School and was working at Elliott Enterprises. Cody enjoyed riding motorcycles and trading vehicles.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with a fundraising ride to follow the service. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
Cody is survived by his 6-month-old son, Brayden Sandoval-West; mother, Tina (Will) Bland; father, Martin (Mindy) Ameigh; maternal grandparents, Crystal Bainter and Glen West; paternal grandparents, Jerome and Clara Ameigh; great-grandmother, Bernice Gillaspy; siblings, Matthew (Tiffany Elliott) West, Bryce Bland, Megan, Corben, Daytona, and Jaysee, Ameigh; mother of his son, Maria Sandoval; godparents, Rick and Tammy Thoren; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
He is preceded in death by maternal step-grandfather, Steve Bainter; and cousin, Kelly Gillaspy-Acord.
Memorial contributions will be received by the family.
On-line condolences may be given at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Heather Fox
10/12/2011
Sending our love and prayers.
Uncle Gene & Aunt Bev
10/12/2011
There are no words that anyone can say that can ease the pain you are feeling at this time. We can't understand why something this tragic had to happen, especially to someone so young. Now is the time to lean on your family and friends and know that they are there for you. Cody will always be with you as he will live on forever in your heart.
Michelle Harless
10/12/2011
Dear family of Cody West,
We are so very saddened of the loss of Mr. Cody West. He was a bright young man, who was taken so early in life. We have never got to meet Cody, but he seemed so sweet and kind. Rest in Peace Cody,
Shane Langos
10/12/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. You and your family are in my prayers for comfort, peace and understanding.
God bless.
Jeannie Watson Blake
10/12/2011
Marty, Mindy, and kids....There are no words to take away the hurt you feel or to ease any of the pain. I can not imagine what you are going through, but know that I love you and I will be here for you always.
Tina and family....I am so deeply sorry. No parent should ever have to feel the utter helplessness and hurt you are feeling.
I'm going to tell you something
I hope you'll never have to know.
I'll tell you how a heart can break
And tears can constant flow.
I lost my son you see,
An angel in my eyes
God chose to take his hand one day
And led him to the skies.
But please do not forget my child
He was a person too
And forever he will live
Inside of me and you.
So, please don't ever tell me
That time will heal my pain
Because not even time
Can bring him back again.
Just tell me he is happy
In that land way up above
He's snuggled in an angels wings
All wrapped in his parent's love.
tammy and rick thoren
10/12/2011
we are very sorry for your loss!
Holly Bryan
10/12/2011
Cody , I didn't know you personally, or your Mom, But know some of your family on FB and through my son Michael West,
You are truly Loved and you will be so missed,
You are so young, right now we must take care of your mom and your child, and we all will...R.I.P. Cody, God Bless You.
Bobbi Jo Elliott
10/11/2011
I can't sleep with out thinking he is still alive, I have trouble with school because he used to help me out and I had good grades, He wanted the best for me, and now he is gone, he can't see how horrible I'm living with out him sleeping in the same house as me, I seen Cody Monday morning at 8:30AM I heard his voice... The last words and stunt he did was, Kissed my forehead and said I love you little sister, I miss you Cody Alan West, all Prayers are with you, I love you big brother and I will never forget you.
Just a couple of days before the wreck happened you got wasted and you was using this weird kid's voice saying " That's my sister Bobbi, And this is my dog Maddie" then you laid down and started to puke all over the floor, You're son's growing up with out a father.. Love and Miss you Cody Alan West...RIP 10-10-2011
KaTina Shultz
10/11/2011
Sorry for the loss of such a Great Young Man My prayers go out to the parents the son and his mother
kathy,brandon lingren &AJ
10/11/2011
We are thinking of you at this very sad time. Cody was always so kind to me, always had a smile on his face when he came by to see Brandon. Our prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Kathy Geneser, Brandon & Alex