Obituary of Leslie West

Leslie Lee West, 97, of Rush, CO. died Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 3:30 AM in Lakewood, Colorado. Leslie was born June 22, 1909, in Alta Vista, CO to Alva and Jane Boofing West. He was a resident farmer and rancher of Rush, CO for about 65 years and currently a resident of Bethany Healthplex of Lakewood, CO. Leslie worked for Elbert County as their head mechanic for 20 years. Leslie attended the Simla First Baptist Church for many years where he was a Sunday School Teacher. He also attended the Lighthouse Assembly and the Living Word Community Church in Calhan, CO. Leslie is survived by his wife of 74 years, Pearl Mae, also a resident of Bethany Healthplex of Lakewood, CO. His 12 children, Rudy Miller of Elizabeth, CO., Alvin and wife Wanita of Illiff, CO. Lyle and wife Ruby of Pasadena, CA., Edwin and wife Myra of Falcon, CO., Larry and wife Sharron of Edmond, OK., Della Mae Waller and husband Paul of Divide, CO., Loretta Roland and husband Duane of Thorton, CO., Lee (Leona) Bullock and husband Richard of Littleton, CO., Marvin and wife Carol of Myrtle Beach, SC., Leon and wife Kathy of Calhan, CO., Kenny and wife Judy of San Diego, CA., and Darrell and wife Debbie of Amarillo, TX. Also surviving are 48 grandchildren, 85 great grandchildren, and 42 great-great grandchildren. Leslie was preceded in death by one grandchild, Jason West. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 1st at Living Word Community Church 532 Colorado Ave. Calhan, CO. with Pastor Rick Cofer officiating. Burial will follow at the Calhan Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Love Funeral Home in Limon, Colorado. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Fund C/O Penrose ~ St.Francis Hospital P.O. Box 7021, Colorado Springs, CO 80933.