Jack West Obituary
The memory of Jack West of Wapello, Iowa, who passed away on March 9, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jack West to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Gilmore and Dorothy Marguerite West (McCuen); his stepparents, Raymond Davis Sr. and Bernice West; and his nephew Scott Frick.
He is survived by: his wife Mary McElhinney (King); his children, James Lee West (Tiffany) of Wapello, Elizabeth Ann Calhoun (David) of Marion, Iowa. and Katherine Margaret Pickering (Justin) of Olds, Iowa.; his grandchildren, Makenna Drayfahl (Robert) of New London, Macuen, Odessa, Macannon West of Wapello, Zeke, Lydia Calhoun of Marion, Max Pickering (Kayden) of Hedrick, Kendra, BrynLee, Eden, Waylon and Job Pickering of Olds; his great grandchild Kason Pickering of Hedrick Iowa; his sisters, Sandra Fugate, Cheri, Sharron, Linda of Missouri and Sandra Picken of Iowa; and his nieces and nephews, Shane Davis, Dennis, Greg, Dale Williams, Shad, Seth Singleton, Sara Maddux, Damie West, Rickey West, Holly Whalen, Tracy McDowel, Courtney, Chris Frick, Gina, Lana, Gayland, Breck West of Texas, Kimberly Thompson, Tim Coleman, Susie Nelson, Cheri Melendez, Ted Coleman, Jesse Harwood and Angie Harwood. He is also survived by spouses and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
