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Richard G. West
Posted 7/1/07
Richard G. West, 55 HARRINGTON - Richard G. West of Harrington died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Milford Memorial Hospital of injuries sustained when struck by a motor vehicle. He was 55. Mr. West was …
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Richard G. West
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Richard G. West, 55
HARRINGTON - Richard G. West of Harrington died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Milford Memorial Hospital of injuries sustained when struck by a motor vehicle. He was 55.
Mr. West was born in Easton, Md., son of Jean West of Dover and the late Melvin S. West.
He was a 1969 graduate of Seaford High School and graduated from Wesley College, Dover, in 1975. He obtained a bachelor"s degree in business in 1976 from Salisbury (Md.) State College, now Salisbury University.
Mr. West served with the Army National Guard as a second lieutenant from 1970 to 1976.
He was employed with the state of Delaware for 31 years. At the time of his death, he was working with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control as a computer technician.
He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was planning a trip with his best friend, Steve, to travel through 48 states. He also enjoyed tole painting and the company of his family and friends.
Mr. West was a member of Holy Cross Parish, where he served as a lector for many years. When his children were growing up, he was involved with Little League and served as a scoutmaster for Troop 141 for several years. He was still involved with set construction for plays at Lake Forest High School. He was a member of the Iron Butts, a motorcycle club, and of the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his mother, Jean West of Dover; his wife of 29 years, Nancy D. West of Harrington; a son and a daughter-in-law, Stephen M. and Lauren West of Harrington; a daughter, Leah M. West of Harrington; a brother and a sister-in-law, Ronald and June West of Georgetown; four brothers-in-law, Michael Utley of Dover, Gary Utley and wife Patty of Woodside, Bill Utley and wife Nancy of Ocean City, N.J., and Scott Utley and wife Deanie of Middletown; a sister-in-law and her husband, Susan and Jim Conologue of Dover; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Monday in the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St., Dover.
Mass of Christian burial will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Cross Church, South State Street, Dover.
Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reeds Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
