Charles "Chuck" Richard West, 75, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 in Wichita. Chuck was born the son of Charles and Alice West on December 23, 1947 in Springfield, MO. Chuck and Linda West were united in marriage on June 15, 1984 in Derby, KS for 38 years. Chuck retired in 2005 from Boeing as a Manufacturing Engineer. He was an avid Wichita State Basketball Fan and longtime season ticket holder. He enjoyed playing Golf and Bridge. His favorite hobby was restoring Classic Chevrolets, winning first place several times at The Starbird-Devlin Rods & Customs Charity Car Show in Wichita and enjoyed his membership in the Wichita Area Chevelle Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; David West, aunt and uncle; George and Beulah Newton and aunt, Lillie Thomas. Survivors include his wife; Linda West, cousins; Judy Newton of Springfield, MO, Fran Thomas-Freidman of Matawan, NJ, nephew; Harlan (Dana) West of Lake Elizabeth, CA, niece; Karen West of Wichita and extended family.
Private graveside service will be held on May 9, 2023 at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Ozark Public Television Station KOZK-21, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897.
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