Susan L. West, of Longmont, died Thursday November 2, 2006 at Longmont United Hospital. She was 53 years old.Ms. West was born on August 5, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas to Earl McKinley and Renda Louise (Rader) West. The family moved to Colorado in 1956. She graduated from Fairview High School in Boulder 1971. She was known for her humor and generosity, and for her love of family. Susan was very outgoing and loved to be around people.She is survived by her parents Earl and Renda West of Boulder; her sister Judy West of Longmont; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Visitation hours will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at Howe Mortuary in Longmont. Additional services will be held at a later date in Mount Grove, MO. Memorial contributions suggested to the charity of your choice.