ALAN DALE WEST Obituary (1942

Alan Dale West, 73 passed away on September 16th 2016 at his home in Eureka. He was born in Eureka on September 30th 1942 to parents Ella and Lloyd West and was the youngest of four boys. Alan graduated from Lincoln County High School where he was very active in athletics. And, with the exception of attending the University of Montana Western in Dillon, he was a lifelong Eureka resident. Alan was preceded in death by his parents and his brother David West. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Rosetta (Mitchell) West, his son Diron West of Eureka, daughter Dana West of Missoula, his older brothers Neil West of Washington, Frank West of Oregon, many nieces and nephews and their children, along with close family friend Shane Patrick. Alan's religion was nature, and his church was the forest. His family will honor him there privately, as was his request. Alan had a tender heart for animals, often bringing a vulnerable forest creature home in his lunchbox...much to Rosetta's surprise! Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter. Arrangements were by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com .