Jeff West
A Celebration of Life Service for Jeffery A. West, 44, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Faith Assembly Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jeff departed this life to be with God on July 29, 2015 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center, Houston, Texas.
He was born at West Plains, Missouri May 26, 1971 to Jessie Lea West and Evelyn Downing West, who preceded him in death. Jeff was united in marriage to Janina Grigory West on February 16, 2002 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Janina; his special little boy (dog) Rusty, who has been with Jeff throughout his journey; Siblings, Melva Johnson, husband, Perry D. Johnson, Joyce James, John West, wife, Sharon and Jerry West; Nieces and Nephews, Justin West, wife, Jodie, Jeremy West, Teena Skiles, husband, Joe and Brock James, wife, Beth; several great-nieces and great-nephews, Brooke, Courtney, Alex and Maisie Skiles, Morgan and Perry D. Johnson III, Renner and Charlie West; In-laws, Sharon Coss, Susan Bears, husband, Tim, Denise Honeycutt, husband Trevor, Cari Hutchison, Amber Carter, husband, Brad, Sadie Carter, Ashley Honeycutt, fiancée, Cody Baker; special brother, Dr. Scott Roush ,wife, Melissa; his God children, Sage, Seth, Sean; many cousins, including special cousin, Debbie Sullivan; and special friend Carmen Jacobs.
His parents, grandparents, two nephews, Perry D. Johnson, II and Bradley Reid, father-in-law John Grigory and mother-in-law Betty Grigory, precede him in death.
Jeff was employed at Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative since 1993; he started as a meter reader, then 1st class lineman, Foreman, then Manager of Operations, which he took much pride in. He had a love for music and sang in school plays, church choir, weddings and funerals, also in a Christian group, The Ninth Hour. He had a great passion for the St. Louis Cardinals, playing golf with his friends and going to PBR Bull Rides with his family. Jeff was a member of The First Presbyterian Church where he sang in the Choir. He served on the University of Missouri Extension Council and West Plains Chamber of Commerce. Jeff was also part of the Columbia Legacy Teachers Program at University of Missouri where a third year medical student wrote a paper on Jeff titled “Don’t Take My Hope Away”. He was also honored at a Banquet for the paper that was written. When Jeff was diagnosed with Cancer he prayed to God “Lord, let me be your miracle, just show me what to do” and he lived by those words. He felt this was a journey to help other people. His Faith never swayed and he never gave up. Jeff had the best medical care possible between OMC Oncology department and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He took part in every medical research study that was ask of him in hopes a cure would be found. Jeff’s faith in God, his family and integrity was how he lived his life, our family get-togethers were so important to him.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Janina and his family and friends.
Memorial Contributions may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Jeffrey West Memorial Fund, Unit 705, P.O. Box 301439, Houston, TX 77230-1439, may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home or Landmark Bank.
Mary Seabolt
August 3, 2015 @ 5:19 pm
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort your family each new day. We will meet again.
mary lawson
August 4, 2015 @ 11:35 am
sorry praying for the family
Bo and Sunie Pace
August 4, 2015 @ 4:18 pm
We ask God to wrap His arms around all of you, comfort you and be your strength. Much love and deepest sympathy to the entire West family. In Christian love. Bo and Sunie
Arlene Evans
August 4, 2015 @ 8:09 pm
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Marlene Turner
August 5, 2015 @ 10:30 am
Jeff was a very special man. May he have a very special place in heaven singing in God’s choir. My condolences.
Phyllis Miller
August 5, 2015 @ 3:59 pm
It broke my heart when I heard of Jeff’s passing. I always had a special place in my heart for him. He truly was one who let his life be a witness for the Lord. Janina, Melba, Joyce and Jerry may you experience God’s abiding peace knowing Jeff is now in the presence of his Lord.
Debbie Wright Whiles
August 7, 2015 @ 9:54 am
Melva, Joyce, Johnny and Jerry – So sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing and for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the words of the Lord. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies-
Debbie Whiles and Family
(Sharon’s daughter)
Vicki Cooper
August 7, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Joyce, Melva, John, & Jerry,
My heart is heavy today thinking of your loss of your sweet brother. “Hold on My Child, Weeping last only for the Night, Joy comes in the Morning”, this goes through my heart every day and I hold on to this. Seems to me that God is taking only the sweetest and most precious. He must need angels. My heart goes out to Jeff’s wife also. Hold on to all the precious memories that you have because in the end that is all we have and they mean so much. Even though my heart breaks for each of you I know in my heart Jeff must be rejoicing in Heaven with his mom, Perry, and others. Knowing this about L.J. is what gets me through each hour. He is where and with who he wanted to be. Love each of you! ~vicki~
Beverly Linson
August 8, 2015 @ 4:24 pm
I have fond memories of Jeff.
Jim and Juanita Walker
August 9, 2015 @ 2:00 pm
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Jeff was such a kind, gentle and caring person with so many talents and abilities. All who knew him feel sadness at his passing. I know there has to be a reason for what he has been through, and I know the Lord will use all of it, somehow, to be of benefit to others. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dpn Hamby
August 10, 2015 @ 5:48 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. He was a very kind and thoughtful person and I am so glad that I got to know him. I am sorry for your loss and his family will be in my prayers.
Michelle
August 11, 2015 @ 7:29 am
My family and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Keith & Brenda Hoveyt
August 13, 2015 @ 4:40 pm
Jeff touched everyone. He fought with Jesus by his side. A “true inspiration”. We will miss his smile.
Rogers Family
August 14, 2015 @ 11:30 am
Janina and Family, We are so sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. We hope and pray that God will walk with you as you begin your healing process. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Ralph, Betty and Marla
Leonard and Carmen Jacobs
August 15, 2015 @ 8:04 am
Janina, It was a true honor to get to know Jeff and be able to share with him so many fond memories. We will never forget that last Cardinals game we went together where he threw the first pitch. He touched our lives in more ways than you can imagine and will always be remembered. Know that you have a family here in Texas. Prayers and a big hug for you and your family.
Bob and Peggy McMillon
August 15, 2015 @ 7:20 pm
Janina,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you. We will continue to lift you up in our prayers.
Bob and Peggy McMillon
August 15, 2015 @ 7:20 pm
Janina,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you. We will continue to lift you up in our prayers.