Richard D. West, 1938-2018
Richard Duane West
Richard Duane West (Dick), 79, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., entered The Church Triumphant on Jan. 8, 2018. He was born March 11, 1938, in Steamboat Springs, to Alva James and Alice Louise (Kinney) West.
Dick was a professional driver for 26 years with Greyhound and 17 years for Walmart. Upon retiring he continued to travel in their RV with his beloved wife to experience the world with his family and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and one brother. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Betty Ann West; son, Vernon West (Denelle); daughter, Teresa Shearn; step-sons, James Randal Price (Tamara), Edward Russell Price (Sheryl), Ricky Rhea Price (Hiromi); sister, Connie Nelson (Richard); eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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