Steve Obituary (1948

Donald "Steve" S. West, 74, of Normal passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 6:58 PM Thursday March 2, 2023, at Carle Bromenn in Normal. There will be a visitation Monday March 6, 2023, from 5-7 PM at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. A graveside will be at 2 PM Tuesday March 7 at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Bloomington. Military Honors will be performed by the Bloomington Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Steve was born November 21, 1948, in Bloomington to Donald E. and Pat Bowman West. He married Beverly Stark on June 3, 1972, in Bloomington. She survives. He is also survived by one son Donald "Steve" (Wendy) West II of Bloomington, one grandson, Ian West, three siblings, Sylvia (Richard) Clinkenbeard of Bloomington, Jim (Debbie) West of Bloomington, and Connie (Chuck) Head of Camden, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by parents, and his sisters Patti Fitzgerald and Rebecca Berry. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army as an Engineer during the Vietnam War from 1969-1970. He then worked over thirty years for Rowe Construction, retiring in 1998 as a foreman. He was a member of Local 362 Laborers Union in Bloomington. Steve loved to show his 1972 Chevelle SS in car shows all around the country with Beverly where they had won several awards. He also enjoyed helping Beverly care for their horse Cooper. He was a handyman that loved working with his hands and loved spending time with his family.