Visitation will be on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, MO. Visitation will also be held at Brockhaus-Scott Funeral Home, Wausa, NE on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Graveside service will be at Thabor Lutheran Cemetery in Wausa, NE Rev. Carl Sirotzki officiating on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm.
Jim was born on May 30, 1954 in Coleridge, NE the son of Clayton and Joyce (Rosberg) West. He married Shirley Sue (McKee) Pierce on December 18, 1981 in Sioux City, IA. After moving to Columbia, MO, Jim held several jobs. Most notably, he ran a picture frame shop, “Four Corners Framing” for 18 years. His most recent job, which he enjoyed greatly, was with Burrell Health Services in the maintenance department. He had a talent for fixing things and was a gifted carpenter. Jim was an honorable man and was a creative and innovative thinker.
Jim was a cowboy at heart and was most comfortable in jeans, boots and a western hat. He was an avid reader of western books.
Survivors include: his wife Shirley Sue West of the home; his mother, Joyce West of Wausa, NE; one brother, Raymond West; two sisters, Margaret Grote and Linda Hughes all of Wausa, NE; two step-daughters, Kimberly Mize (James) of Columbia, MO, Jonelle Pierce of Parkland, FL; grandchildren, Jeffery Blauvelt, Staci Blauvelt, Kelli Robinson, Zachary Mize all of Columbia, MO, and Danielle Palmer of Parkland, FL; great grandchildren, Mila Stevenson, Anna Stevenson, Landon Ballis, and Carter Blauvelt all of Columbia, MO; special aunt, LaVerne Acklie of Wausa, NE and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton West; one brother, William West and maternal and fraternal grandparents.
We celebrate Jim’s life by paying tribute to him for all the wonderful things he did for family and friends. Thanks to Dr. Mark Vellek and all the staff for the loving wonderful care that Jim received from Missouri Cancer Associates.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Donor’s Choice, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
