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In Memory Of

Gerald “Gerry” E. West, age 76 of Helena

June 5, 1945 – January 31, 2022

Gerald (Gerry) Edward West passed away on January 31, 2022, at the age of 76. Gerry was born on June 5, 1945 in Butte, Montana.

Gerry graduated from Butte High School in 1965. He was a member of the Golden Bees for playing center on the varsity football team and earning his letter in 1962. After high school Gerry served briefly in the Navy and the Air Force before settling down in Butte and eventually moving to Helena.

Gerry loved anything that had an engine and wheels. He was a longtime member of the Helena Street Rodders, and enjoyed going to car shows, drag races and swap meets with his friends. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors four wheeling, floating the Smith River and camping with family and friends.

Gerry is survived by his children Shad and Casey West, Shauna West-Reed, and Steven and Amy West; grandchildren Matthew West-Reed, Ryan Reed, Wyatt West, Sierra West, Gage West & Lane West; and great-grandchildren Sophia, Sterling and Crue. He is preceded in death by his mother Beatrice West, his father Edward (Curly) West, and his sister Dorothy Allen.

Internment will take place at Montana State Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m on Friday, February 25th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the social hall at the funeral home.

Service Schedule

Memorial Service

1 p.m.

Friday February 25, 2022

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helana , Montana 59602

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Reception

Following the memorial service

Friday February 25, 2022

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helena, Montana 59602

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Service Schedule

Memorial Service

1 p.m.

Friday February 25, 2022

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helana , Montana 59602

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Reception

Following the memorial service

Friday February 25, 2022

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helena, Montana 59602

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  1. Rich, Susan and John Proul says

    February 8, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    Shad, Shauna and Steven..we are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are breaking along with yours. Your dad was an awesome neighbor and friend and we feel so very blessed to have had him in our life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. He is greatly missed.

  2. Elmer Osborne says

    February 9, 2022 at 6:13 am

    He was a great man, hard worker lot of fun with hem.

  3. Andy Burgoyne says

    February 10, 2022 at 7:23 am

    Condolences to all of you. God Bless

  4. Candee krantz says

    February 10, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    Shad, So sorry to hear about your Dad. I enjoyed working with him at the warehouse. We will be out of town the day of his services, but I am thinking of you. Candee

  5. Denise Cook says

    February 10, 2022 at 9:07 pm

    Gerry was a kind-hearted soul and will be greatly missed. Gerry was always a gentleman to me. I could count on a big smile and a hug whenever I’d see him. I never saw him when he was in a bad mood. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

  6. Saundra Lowry says

    February 11, 2022 at 9:21 am

    To the West Family,
    I met Gerry through my work with Rocky Mountain Development Council. He came to see me upon recommendation from his friend John so I could help him with Medicare. We became fast friends and he was always so kind and had a winning smile. I will miss our visits and am sending you my loving thoughts and wishes that good memories will sustain you in this time of loss.
    Peace,
    Saundra Lowry

  7. Bobbie Scott says

    February 11, 2022 at 9:42 pm

    Wyatt so sorry to hear of your Grandpa’s passing. My deepest sympathy. Sending hugs! 💜

  8. Jan Paustian says

    February 15, 2022 at 6:23 am

    Shauna, in all the years I have known you, your love for and devotion to your father was always apparent. He was a center of your being. May you keep all the memories of him close to your heart. He is still guiding you and he did always love you, even in the hard times. May he rest peacefully knowing your devotion is forever.

  9. Paul and Becky Donaldson says

    February 20, 2022 at 7:57 am

    We are so very sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. We carry good memories of him, among them his warmth, his knowledge of cars and good times 4-wheeling in the mountains. We are not able to attend services but will be holding you all close in the days ahead.

  10. Jean A Branscum says

    February 27, 2022 at 10:25 am

    To the West family – My greatest sympathy on the loss of the Gerry. He was clearly a man who loved his family dearly and will be missed. May the fond memories spent together bring comfort to each of you.

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Memorial Service

1 p.m.

Friday February 25, 2022

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helana , Montana 59602

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Reception

Following the memorial service

Friday February 25, 2022

Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home

3750 N. Montana Ave

Helena, Montana 59602

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