1928
Harold
2019
Harold West
October 24, 1928 — September 9, 2019
Harold Loyd West, 90, of Mound City, Kansas passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at The Residencies of Pleasanton. Harold was born in Farlinville, Kansas on October 24, 1928 to Howard L and Beulah M (Holt) West. He went to school at Farlinville County School and then attended one year at Mound City High School. Harold was a rancher, farmer and song writer all his life. The love of farming and raising cattle was his calling.
On June 6, 1954 Harold married the love of his life, Patsy Louise Mundell at the home of her parents in Centerville, Kansas. They lived on a farm near Farlinville and farmed on Big Sugar Creek. In 1955 Harold joined Richland Grange #1995 as a charter member. He held many local and state offices and was currently serving as Treasurer. Harold was known as the peanut brittle or candy man for his love of making peanut brittle with the Grange. In 1962, Harold helped organize the Linn County Polled Hereford Association. That same year, Harold and his wife Patty were National Grange Young Couple of the Year. They were recognized at the National Convention in Fort Wayne, Indiana for their outstanding Grange work. Harold was also very community and civic minded. He served as secretary and treasurer for the Farlinville Telephone Office for years. He served on many boards through out the county including the Linn County Coop Board, the Rural Electric Board, the Linn County Extension Board. He was a member of the Linn County Republican Sunflower Club. For many years, he and Patty were member of The Linn County Promenaders, a square dance group. Harold and Patty enjoyed traveling and they have traveled to every state by airplane, train or car. In 1983, they joined an agriculture group and traveled to Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland, and England.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Beryl West; two sisters, Alma Cosens, and Beatrice Foster.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Patty, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law Randy and Kristi West; one daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Thomas Drain; four grandchildren, Nathan Drain and wife Lily, Kyle West, Ryan West and wife Jenni, and Arwen Drain; two great-granddaughters, Ruby and Molly West; a sister, Mary Sue Gentrey of Maurepas, Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Mound City United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1:30 pm until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas. The family suggests contributions to Mound City United Methodist Church or The Residencies in care of Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Homes and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
When: Friday, September 13th, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Mound City United Methodist
Address: 232 Main St Mound City, KS 66056
When: Friday, September 13th, 2019 3:00pm
Location: Mound City United Methodist
Address: 232 Main St Mound City, KS 66056
Location: Woodland Cemetery
Address: 502 Elm Mound City, KS 66056
On June 6, 1954 Harold married the love of his life, Patsy Louise Mundell at the home of her parents in Centerville, Kansas. They lived on a farm near Farlinville and farmed on Big Sugar Creek. In 1955 Harold joined Richland Grange #1995 as a charter member. He held many local and state offices and was currently serving as Treasurer. Harold was known as the peanut brittle or candy man for his love of making peanut brittle with the Grange. In 1962, Harold helped organize the Linn County Polled Hereford Association. That same year, Harold and his wife Patty were National Grange Young Couple of the Year. They were recognized at the National Convention in Fort Wayne, Indiana for their outstanding Grange work. Harold was also very community and civic minded. He served as secretary and treasurer for the Farlinville Telephone Office for years. He served on many boards through out the county including the Linn County Coop Board, the Rural Electric Board, the Linn County Extension Board. He was a member of the Linn County Republican Sunflower Club. For many years, he and Patty were member of The Linn County Promenaders, a square dance group. Harold and Patty enjoyed traveling and they have traveled to every state by airplane, train or car. In 1983, they joined an agriculture group and traveled to Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland, and England.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Beryl West; two sisters, Alma Cosens, and Beatrice Foster.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Patty, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law Randy and Kristi West; one daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Thomas Drain; four grandchildren, Nathan Drain and wife Lily, Kyle West, Ryan West and wife Jenni, and Arwen Drain; two great-granddaughters, Ruby and Molly West; a sister, Mary Sue Gentrey of Maurepas, Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Mound City United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1:30 pm until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas. The family suggests contributions to Mound City United Methodist Church or The Residencies in care of Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Homes and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
Service Details.
Visitation
When: Friday, September 13th, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Mound City United Methodist
Address: 232 Main St Mound City, KS 66056
Service
When: Friday, September 13th, 2019 3:00pm
Location: Mound City United Methodist
Address: 232 Main St Mound City, KS 66056
Interment
Location: Woodland Cemetery
Address: 502 Elm Mound City, KS 66056
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