Edward Lowell West

Edward Lowell West, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on July 20, 2013 at Toledo Hospital Edward was born to Lowell and Virginia (Prichard) West on May 9, 1938 in Lima, Ohio. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1956, where he excelled in athletics, earning 15 varsity letters in football, baseball, basketball and track. He married his soul mate and best friend, Patricia Eileen Bowsher on November 30, 1958.They were blessed with three loving children. He began a career in meat cutting at the age of fifteen, working for numerous stores throughout Ohio until his retirement in 2009. Mr. West coached and was an officer for Clyde Little League for over 25 years. He was a co-founder of the Clyde Biddy Wrestling Club and has been the residing President since its inception. He spent countless hours selflessly coaching his son, grandsons and the youth throughout the community. This, as well as his family were his greatest passions. He was award the Co-Citizen of the Year by the City of Clyde and the OHSASA lifetime achievement award at the Clyde High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Gordon and Roger, his daughter, Leslie Renee, and son Kevin Lowell. Ed leaves behind to cherish his memories and preserve his stories; his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia Eileen West; his daughter, Lisa (David) Boonie; daughter-in-law, Juliana (Greg) West-Dorr; grandchildren Justin (Jen) West; Douglas (Kelsey) West; Kristin (David) Paladino; Erica (Brandon Evans) Boonie; Andrea (Kyle) Steinbauer; Aliesha Boonie; Shannon Tea and great grandchildren; Tyson; Jayden: Lauryn: Oliver: Adalyn: Davia; Dylan; Deklan and Kingston. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8:00 PM at the Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio. The funeral will be on Wed., July 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the funeral home with Rev. David Gowen officiating. Memorials may be made to the Flier Biddy Wrestling, with consideration to the Kevin West Scholarship.

Visitation Date: 07/23/2013

Visitation time: 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM

Visitation Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main Street, Clyde

Service Date: 07/24/2013

Service Time: 10:30 AM

Service Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio