George D. West
August 17, 1914 ~ July 2, 2006
George "Don" West 91, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday July 2, 2006 in the Mechanicsville Care and Rehabilitation Center, from complications of lymphoma. Services 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel, by the Reverend Linda Stransky. Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., at Wednesday at the chapel where Masonic services will begin at 7:00 p.m. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. Don is survived by a son Donald R. and his wife Audrey of Little Falls, Minnesota; a daughter Marilyn and husband Ron Skow of Mechanicsville; four grandchildren: Cindy (Doug Igo) West of Little Falls, Minnesota, Ronald E. (Denise) Skow of Green Bay, Wisconsin, John A. (Karen) Skow of Atkins; and David A. (Rafael Chiu) Skow of Westport, Connecticut. Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren: Ronald A. Skow, Molly Skow, Heather Igo, John W., Olivia Rae, Emily Kay, and Kristen C. Skow, Jason and Jordon Chiu-Skow; and a special friend, companion and neighbor Betty Hoffman. Preceding Don in death were his wife of 45 years, Reva, his parents, and a sister Nona Splichal. Don was born August 17, 1914 in Mechanicsville, the son of Charles Henry and Iva Mae Mauer West. He graduated from Mechanicsville High School in May 1934 and married Reva Marie Newhard of Anamosa, May 12, 1934, in Galena, Illinois. Don lived his entire life in Mechancisville, as his great-grandparents came as farmers in 1855. He worked for the CNW railroad, delivered ice in Mechanicsville, and worked as a farm laborer when young. He worked for Wilbur Colby as a hog-buyer and retired in 1979 from the Iowa Men's State Reformatory in Anamosa as a correctional officer. Don was a member of the Fremont Lodge #616, A.F. & A.M., of Stanwood, past Worshipful Master of the Patmos Lodge #155, A.F. & A.M., and past Worthy Patron of Evangeline Chapter #309 O.E.S. Don was a Noble in the El Kahir Shrine of Cedar Rapids, a member of the El Kahir Drum Corps, and driver for the Shriner's Hospitals for Crippled Children. He was a member of the Mechancisville Lions Club and WWII Home Defense program. Don loved his family and friends, and enjoyed many hobbies from cross-stitch to fishing. Don has given all of us a ton of great memories. "Don enjoyed life." In lieu of flowers, memorials in Don's honor may be made to Hospice of Mercy or the Mechanicsville Ambulance & Volunteer Fire Department, in care of P. O. Box 206, Mechanicsville, Iowa 52306. On line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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We wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Rich & Angie
Marilyn, Ron and Family We want to express our condolences to the family. We all have fond memories of Uncle Don that we will always remember. One of my fondest memories was when he “TRIED” to teach me how to filet fish in the tiny, hot mosquito populated fish cleaning house at Beards Resort. Oh my, the poor guy was so blessed with patience!!!!!!! I don’t think I ever successfully mastered this particular task, but I certainly enjoyed the time I shared with him. Uncle Don was also my link to the past. God Bless. Nancy and Family
Marilan & Ron i have always liked talking to Don and get family history the story he could tell kevin
I am sorry to read about the passing of your love one. I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends. When we lose someone that we love, it is always difficult to cope with. It is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. May you rely on the Father of tender mercies, the God of all Comfort who comforts us in all our tribulations. You no doubt have many wonderful memories to cherish, for he lived a long life. Hold on to the memories that you have, for all has not been forgotten. Our Heavenly Father has promised in the near future to bring about the ?resurrection?. Yes, your dearly beloved one will not be forgotten by you or our Heavenly Father, Jehovah. (Acts 24:15 Psalm 37: 29). May the scriptures at Revelation 21: 1-5 prove to be a source of great comfort for you now and in the days to come. Once again, you have my sincere condolences.