Ann West
November 19, 2009
Adelaide "Ann" Muchmore West, 67 of Anamosa, formerly of Mount Vernon, died Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Manor Care Health Services, Cedar Rapids, from cancer. Funeral services for Ann will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Mount Vernon First Presbyterian Church, by Reverend Lori Wunder. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel. Ann will be buried in Rowley Cemetery, Rowley, Iowa, after a light luncheon at the church. Surviving Ann are her husband Gary, Anamosa, and two sons, Greg (Stephanie), Cedar Rapids and Doug (Michele), Iowa City, six grandchildren, Ammie, Zachary, Alyson, Jessica, Taylor, and Austin, four step-grandchildren, Sarah, Kate, Mathew, and Drew, brother Robert (Diana) Muchmore, Rowley, and their children, Susan, Julie, and Mark. Ann was born December 9, 1941, the daughter of Roy and Lucile Muchmore, in Independence. She grew up on the family farm near Rowley. Ann enjoyed the outdoors and crafts. After completing business school, she married Gary West, on August 4, 1963. In 1975 she and her family moved to an acreage north of Mount Vernon, and moved to Anamosa in 1993. Ann was a 34-year member of the Mount Vernon First Presbyterian Church, and was an avid choir member. She served as elder and on many committees, including the building committee, which planned the recent expansion of the church. Last month she was able to see the fruition of their work. Ann was a warm, loving individual, whose smile would light up a room. The twinkle in her eyes was seen most often in the presence of her children and grandchildren. She worked as a legal secretary for many years in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. She served dependably on the Mount Vernon Mustang Booster club, and rarely missed her boy's events. Ann will be remembered for her integrity, passion, great faith and extraordinary strength. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ann's honor may be presented to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund or Hospice of St. Luke's. On line condolences, www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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To the West Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy with Ann’s passing. Please know your family is in prayer for peace and strength at this time. Ann was a wonderful woman who was so generous to us as children. We still talk about the West’s as our wonderful neighbors, some 35 years later. Steve and Colleen Marshall, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Especially to Doug and Michelle, We extend our thoughts and prayers to you and your family, brother and father. We read Ann’s obituary and feel a loss that we had not met her before, but maybe have in the strong character that she passed on to her son. It is in our children that we live on forever. That is both intimidating and powerful for us frail humans. Our lives have had the burden of loss and we stand with you in your loss.
When I saw Ann’s name, the name “Muchmore” caught my eye. Ann’s parents and my parents were good friends, as I was growing up…going back to my mother’s upbringing in Rowley. I remember visiting them on the farm, going to Ann’s wedding, hearing reports of your family from Roy and Lucille. Although I haven’t seen her in years, I know that she was a person of character and faith. Your family is in my prayers. Blessings, Ann Glime, Colesburg
Gary and family, Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and that you have our deepest sympathy. Everybody at Wayne Hall Chrysler Wayne Wayne Jr Mark and Jill Ben
West Family, sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
Dear Gary, Greg and Doug, I was so very sorry to learn of Ann’s passing, I didn’t realize she was that bad. I will always remember Ann’s quick smile and laugh. Oh, how many football, basketball games and so on we sat thru and “refed” the games….those memories will never be forgotten. I also remember the times the football team had “chilli” partys at your home….she never slacked when it came to the boy’s events. What a Mom!!! You all can be so proud of her. Ann was one of a kind. We know you have so many fond and funny memories of her, hold them close always. We also know, God has a very special angel now, sitting on your shoulders. You all are in my very special thoughts at this difficult time. With my most sincere sympathy, Annamae
Doug & Michelle, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your mom. Casey & Jane McGowan
Greg, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Mom. She rests now, free of pain, with our Heavenly Father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Marilyn Stone P.S.- Greg, I believe we were camp counselors together at Camp Courageous.
Mr. West, Greg, & Doug, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mrs. West. Mr. & Mrs. West were so very gracious to me as we grew up as neighbors on Blake Boulivard in Cedar Rapids. Although a big void when the West’s moved to Mount Vernon, Mrs. West was wonderful about our families staying in touch including our multiple visit to thier Mount Vernon farm or even to her parents farm near Independence. Wheather playing in the tractor tire wheele sandbox, popsickles on the porch, watching the fish in the fishtanks, or treats at the Jones County Fair, Mrs. West always treated me as one of her own. I am very greatful for her doing so! She will be in our hearts and prayers as will be Mr. West, Greg, Doug, and their families during this difficult time. Mark & Suzanne Marshall Family Glen Ellyn, IL