Judy West
August 14, 2006
West, Judy, 62, died Monday, August 14, 2006 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Memorial service 10:30 A.M., Friday, University Congregational Church. Judy was a member of University Congregational Church. She was very devoted to her family and friends and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Judy had a beautiful singing voice and loved all kinds of music. She was a graduate of Friends University where she was a soloist with the Singing Quakers. Judy was the beloved wife of Richard West. Survivors: husband, Richard “Dick” West; children, Peter West of Washington, DC, Jill Frank of Des Moines, IA, Leigh Ann White of Atherton, CA and Kimberly Zarley of Des Moines, IA; mother, Sue Tjaden of Wichita; brother, Paul Tjaden of Groveland, FL; sister, Brenda Thompson of Solana, CA; grandchildren, Brayden West, Abigail Frank, Rachel Frank, Zachary Frank, Emma Frank, Jesse Hett and Lauren Howarth; great-granddaughter, Liliana Maciel. Memorials have been established with Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67208 and University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29th N., Wichita, KS, 67226. Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.downingandlahey.com.
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Dear Leigh Ann, I am so sorry about the loss of your Mother. I remember her well from back during the Robinson Jr. High days, and also for the fact that our parents were friends, and your folks would sometimes be over at our house. I am truly sorry for you, your Dad, and your entire family. Thinking of you. Curt Clonts
Leigh Ann, Jesse and Lauren, Thinking of you today. Your Marion family, Rocky, Shirley Jo, Wendy, Christopher, Kim, Gehrig and Gracie Hett
Judy will be missed by all that have been touched by her life.
I have heard so many wonderful things about Judy … she must have been a remarkable woman. I am sure that your loss must be very profound; I hope that you are blanketed with peace during this difficult time. Your entire family has been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Melissa
Dick, Cindy & I are so sorry about your wife. We just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers. God bless you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Judy was a special person – always a smile on her face, so much energy and a wonderful neighbor! Dick, Leigh Ann, Jesse and Lauren, we will always remember her – and the wonderful family that she shared with others.
Dick – I was very sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts particularly tomorrow during the service.
Dear Paul, Brenda and Leigh Ann, I am so sorry Judy lost her battle. I’ll miss the friendly chats we had wherever we happened to run into each other. She was always gracious and kind. My prayers will be with your family.
Dick – I am so sorry to hear about Judy. I will always remember how you two enjoyed each other’s company so much, the laughter and joy you exhibited. Please know our prayers are with you and your family.