Stanley West, 88

Stanley West passed away on Jan. 21, 2016, with his children and grandchildren at his side. He was born in Maywood, Calif., on Sept. 7, 1927, to Lewis and Laura West. He moved frequently until high school. He graduated from Post Falls High School in 1945, then entered the Army Transport Service. Most of his time was spent in the Bering Sea taking supplies to the troops.

Upon returning to Post Falls, he met his beloved, Nancy. In July 2015, she preceded him in death after 68 years of marriage.

Stan was an avid outdoorsman. He and Nancy shared many fishing adventures in Mexico and Canada. Sometimes they would spend a month at sea catching, eating and canning fish. From age 9, Stan hunted deer, elk and moose. He related many stories to all who would listen, and will always be remembered for his frequent hunting and fishing stories.

Stan worked at various jobs during his life; most of them were related to selling or fixing something.

He is survived by his three children, Ginny Lewis of Lynnwood, Wash., Jan West of Hayden, Idaho, and Steve West of Port Orford, Ore.; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Per his request, no services will be held. He will be laid to rest at Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

In lieu of flowers or cards, donations can be made to The Salvation Army, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.

English Funeral Chapel has been entrusted to handle final arrangements. Please visit Stan’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.