Derek Lee West Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Derek Lee West of Escondido, California, born in Burlington, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 44, on September 22, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Derek Lee West to show support.
As Derek departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Derek may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Derek leaves behind.
He is survived by: his wife Julie Czajkowski West; his daughter Evangeline West (Evie); his brother Bryan West; his sister-in-law Mollie; and his aunt Tammi Endemann. He is also survived by his great-aunt and great-uncle; and numerous cousins.
A burial will be held on Tuesday, September 30th 2025 from 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM at the Riverside National Cemetery (22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518).
