Larry C. West
January 08, 2011
Larry Corvus West, 73, passed away on January 8, 2011. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Visitation on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m. and the funeral on Friday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Glendale cemetery.
Larry was born on June 29, 1937 in Des Moines, IA to Corvus and Ada Marie West. He graduated from Valley High School in 1955 and attended Grandview College. He worked most of his life in the construction industry, starting with Dowd Drywall and Allied Construction before creating his own company, West Construction Drywall Supply in the early 80’s.
Larry enjoyed life and knew how to have fun. He enjoyed motor-home camping, four wheeling at his farm in southern Iowa, hunting, fishing and traveling. He loved the sunshine, being outdoors and was known for his huge bon fires.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Sheryl; children, Mindy (Neal) Moots, Pam (David) Pudans, Liz (Steve) Winders, Blake (Tina) Richards, and Leanne (David) Wiese; 15 grandchildren; sister, Jean (William) Buchanan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Judith Brown.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the local American Cancer Society or to Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lisa Roberts
01/17/2011
Of all the people over all the years I believe Larry was my favorite person. He did everything hard and fast ...... except take himself too seriously.
Larry had a lot to teach the world ..... and I attended class. It was always a pleasure - no - I mean a blast talking to and knowing Larry C West. Not another one like him!
Sheryl, may the peace that surpasses all understanding find its way to you and your family.
Lisa Roberts
Charlotte, NC
National Gypsum
sandy Rollison
01/14/2011
Cheryl,We are so sorry for your loss. We thought the world of Larry. He was always so much fun to be around. I am sure he will be missed by all who loved him.Sorry we could not attend the funeral. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sandy & Bill Rollison
Annie Kujac Schlieman
01/14/2011
Sheryl and family,
I am so very sorry to hear this news. Hugs and hugs to all of you. Larry's smile was priceless!!!
Love in Friendship,
Annie
Dennis and Wendi Steinkamp
01/14/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sheryl and your family.
Ron and Karen Townsend
01/13/2011
Our fondest memories for a great friend and the best banjo player i ever knew. May he rest in God's peace. Our thoughts and prayers go with you Sheryl and the family.
Stephanie Jackman
01/12/2011
Sheryl,
So very sorry to hear about Larry. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie Jackman
Jeff Jackman, son
Joyce and Brock Knoll
01/12/2011
Dear Sheryl and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will certainly miss Larrys smile and easy-going nature.
Joyce (Hartwig) and Brock Knoll.
Larry and Diane Hartwig
01/12/2011
Sheryl and family,
Please accept our codolences. We are so sorry for your lost of Larry. He was a favorite cousin of mine. Since he was a few years older I looked up to him.
I am glad that I was able to see him at the West reunion in Altoona. You our in our thoughts and prayers.
Orville G. and Ada West
01/12/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of grief. May the memories of Larry give you much comfort in the coming days, weeks and months to come. He is at peace. Our heartfelt sympathy, Orville and Ada West, Maple Valley, WA
Jerry Bowlsby
01/12/2011
Goodbye 'Old Buddy'. Haven't seen each other in several years, but I know we were always good friends. I will see you someday and I am sure we will still be friends......Jerry
Dave & Judie Anzivino
01/12/2011
Hi Sheryl and families, we are praying for you and your families and our hearts hurt for you
--we want you to know your are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers..Larry was a wonderful man and we have always enjoyed his easy laugh, he was always fun to be around..we are so sorry for your loss !!!!! Bless your hearts....wish there was more we could do or say..Love, David and Judie Anzivino
Jenny Murphy
01/12/2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I will always remember what a fun/great guy he was. He always had a smile or a wise crack to share. May his memory live on.
Toni Sly
01/12/2011
Larry and I are so sad to hear about Larry's passing.
Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
I want to share the following poem here....just to be sure you have seen it. It has provided much comfort for me since I first saw it nearly
30 years ago.
To Larry's friends and family,
To Those I Love & Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now it's time I travelled on alone.
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call me and I will come
Though you can't see me or touch me I'll be near
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home"
hutzell & hildreth
01/12/2011
condolences to the entire family ....remembering childhood days growing up in clive and all the fond memories and times together.. ..we will never forget larry.....blessings.....ken and linda hutzell, karen(hutzell) hildreth and raymond hildreth
ken hutzell
01/12/2011
condolences to sheryl and family...as childhood best friends, bill main, larry and myself....growing up in clive...fond memories never to be forgotten...may he rest in peace....ken