Mr. West you will truly be missed. You were one of my favorite teachers at mariner. Rest easy ?

Claudia, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband Bill.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  
Pam Muzzey

Dear Claudia, Angela and Chris, 
Our youngest son, Brian, had Bill for a teacher at Mariner. Brian is now a high school English teacher and Bill is one of the reasons why.
We just wanted to share that.
Our prayers are with you.
Rich and Colleen

Dear Claudia and family,
We are shocked and saddened to hear about Bill's passing. I have fond memories of talking with Bill at family reunions about the "good old days" at IU. Among his many important roles, I'm sure he was a beloved teacher. 
Our prayers and love go to you during this difficult time. 
Tina (Sawicki) Cachules & family

Dear Claudia,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.  May happy memories help you at this most difficult time.  My thoughts are with you and your family.

Fondly,  Joanne Fischer

Dear Claudia, Angela and Chris,
  Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of you, our dear friends of over 30 years.  We will miss Bill and always cherish our memories together here in South Bend and our visits to Florida. 
  We are sorry that we are not able to be there in body but we are with you in our hearts.   Love,  Ken, Linda, Nathan and Tara and Nancy Nellans

Dear Claudia, Angela, and Chris,
I am at a loss for words to express how sorry I am for all of you. I hope you will take comfort in the thoughts and prayers of so many, many people who truly loved Bill. He will always be in my heart.  May God bless you all.  Love, June

Claudia, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.  May loving memories sustain you and your family in the days ahead.  You are loved.  Jodie Raddatz

Claudia, Chris, Angela, Edith, Deb, I mourn for your loss. Please find happiness in the memories and comfort knowing that Bill's in Heaven awaiting our arrival for that great family reunion. With love, Jeff Morrison.

To most of my peers, Mr. Bill West was Mr. West from Mariner High. To me he was a very close family friend. I have so many great memories that begin from meeting Bill as we first moved to Florida in 1988. He quickly became a great friend and neighbor to us. I want to thank him and his family for making Florida feel like home when we had left behind so many great friends in Indiana. From my childhood I remember celebrating the holidays at the West's house with cookie exchanges, learning to cook rice-a roni, tasting the fresh baked bread when Claudia got her new bread maker, playing with Chris and Angie, and going to the see movies like Jurassic Park with Bill. I recall once playing with Chris in his room, jumping on the bed and shattering the ceiling fan light all over the room. Of course it made a noise that caught Bill's attention. For sure I thought I was done for but Bill was so compassionate and understanding and turned this akward moment into a life lesson. I recall his laughter and fun side while attending regualar "BKD Brewmaster" gatherings in our home, where beer and wine were being bottled and sampled of course! My most recent great memory is dancing with Bill at my wedding and the great photos he and Claudia took in our wedding photo booth. By far the best fun filled photos in our album! I know Bill was greeted by many great people in heaven and has touched so many lives her on earth. I am saddend for his family and those he made such a lasting impression upon. You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve a great life lived.

"Claudia,Angie and Chris,  There are no words to describe the loss we feel of a dear friend and confidant. Cape Coral is a better place because Bill was here. May God be with you and give you peace and understanding at this time.  Ron and Beth Tice

Claudia, though I am far away you are close in my thoughts. I find myself remembering your description of trips you took with Bill and the dancing lessons you both enjoyed. I hope these memories sustain you as you were wise enough to make the most of your lives together.

Rest in peace Mr West . And may God be with your family now in there time of loss and always! I will always remember him as one of my favorite teachers ever ! He was a good man and went beyond his duties as a teacher.

Claudia, Chris and Angie, we are saddened to hear of your loss.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.  Greg and Paulette Stebbins

The Mariner family is long and extends throughout the US.  What a great treasure we have lost - our friend and our mentor - Mr. Bill West. I am thankful for all the memories we created - sponsoring National Honor Society, creating the magical and goofy Medieval Fairs, teaching AP and sharing a classroom next door to each other for years. Bill, my friend, I shall miss you greatly.  I am so thankful you came to S.C. last summer to  share one last bear hug. To wonderful Claudia, and Bill's legacy to the world  - Chris and Angela- I send my deepest sympathies.  With love,
Cecilia Lewis

I thoroughly enjoyed every interaction I had with Bill.  He was funny and charming, and his love and commitment to you, Claudia, and to his children were evident in his manner and his every deed.  All of us who knew you both admired your devotion to each other.  You, Angela and Chris are in my thoughts..

Claudia,
Praying that God will grant peace & comfort to you and your family.  I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Claudia, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.                              
Cathy Case-Bradley, Bonita Library

Bill had great intellect coupled with a kind heart. He will be sorely missed by many. My thoughts are with his family.

Dear Claudia, My thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.  Susan Ross, Hampstead, NC

Sorry for your loss Claudia.
Darmae Brown, LCLS Library Processing

      Bill, I will always remember our last conversation.   It was vintage "Bill"---the kind and gentle one.   I attended a family funeral this morning in my hometown;  we had a special mass for you this past Sunday in Canton.
      You perhaps were the most intelligent person I knew, yet what I will always remember most is your "emotional" intelligence.   I stood outside your classroom door on many occasions as you greeted each student with:  "Hey, how are you?"  You were not posing a question;  you were answering how much you cared for every student---and they understood.
        Sleep gently into the night.    Tim Moriarty, Canton, Ohio    --one of the three "Amigos" as Vito would say.

Condolences to you in your loss, Claudia, Chris, and Angela. I've got so many Mr. West memories, but what I'm remembering right now is that he was one of the best teachers I had at Mariner. I'll never forget his dry sense of humor, big laugh, and high standards for quality. He pushed me to read closer, write better, and think deeper. (And let's not forget he left an impression reciting Shakespeare lines perched in a tree and dressing up like Tinkerbell at Mariner's Renaissance fair…) 

We hope you find comfort knowing he touched so many lives. He will be missed.

Claudia, Angela, Chris....I am so very sorry about Bill's passing and I wish I could find words to comfort you at this sad time. Also, I am sorry that we could not be with you.  May God bless you in his special way.

Mr. West, im really sad that you past I only just meet you this year. You were my firsr English teacher in high school you are sadly missed already.  And "I know your shining down on us from heaven and one sweet day will see you again"from 5th period English :'(

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William "Bill" West

September 23, 1952 – April 22, 2013

Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery

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