Dr. Dan C. West

Dr. Dan Cornelius West, age 79, passed away on April 21, 2010. He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on September 9, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents Dan W., Margaret O’Connell and brother James William. He graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1948 and from Del Mar College in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950 and was on active duty for 5 years. He received his D.D.S. degree from St. Louis University Dental School in 1960 and completed his residency training in orthodontics in 1962. Dan combined his private practice with a part time University of Texas Dental Branch Orthodontic faculty position in 1965. In 1973 he succeeded Dr. Westfall as Professor and Chairman of the department. He received professor Emeritus Status and many professional awards before retiring in 1995. He had the privilege of teaching and supervising the training of 181 orthodontists.

He leaves in God’s care his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Jane Chandler Wells West; son, Daniel Patrick West, wife Angela; daughter, Mary West Hiett, husband David; son, David Michael West, wife Karla and son, Bryan Thomas West, wife Dora; also adoring grandchildren Laura, Daniel, Whitney, Daryl (wife Michelle), Dana, Elizabeth, David Jr., Ryan, Bryan Jr., Brenda and Chandler. He is also survived by his brother, George Thomas West and wife, Judy and many nieces and nephews.

Dan enjoyed outdoor activities and Jane and their children. Dan also shared many exciting hunting and camping trips with his family and friends. He was also a talented wood worker and leaves many mementos for his family and friends. One of his favorite hobbies was tending to his many hybrid roses.

Services celebrating Dan’s life will be 10:30 AM, Monday, April 26, 2010 at St. John Vianney, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX. Family will receive friends at 5 PM, Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Earthman Funeral Directors – Hunters Creek Chapel, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston followed by a Rosary at 6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Orthodonic Foundation, C/O Gloria J. Bailey, UT Dental Branch, 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Suite 372, Houston, TX 77030

We invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family at www.earthmanhunterscreek.com.