In Memory
DANNY JOHN "DJ" WEST
Danny John "DJ" West, 84 of Niles, MI passed away on December 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Mishawaka, IN to the late Howard N. and Mary Catherine (Brockus) West on Jan 19, 1940. DJ graduated from John Adams High School where he excelled at baseball and was a pitcher. He married Kathy Davis on April 30, 1988, and she survives.
DJ was a Vietnam veteran where he served in the Navy. He retired from the aerospace technology field as a quality assurance manager. He loved working in his yard and watching his Notre Dame fighting Irish. He was an active member with the Edwardsburg, MI, Elkhart VFW post 2284 and American Legion post 365.
DJ is survived by his wife, Kathy West, Niles, MI, Children; Tami L. West, Elkhart, IN, Chadwick J. West, Elkhart, IN and Cary J. West, Edwardsburg, MI along with their mother and previous wife Pam S. Dodson West. Eight grandchildren, Jesse, Kaitlyn, Travis, Hannah, Michael, Kyle, Colin and Mason. His brother, Jerry (Ginger) West also survives in Leetonia, OH as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held at a later date.
Palmer Funeral Homes, Bubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Edwardsburg, MI VFW post 2284, or the Edwardsburg, MI American Legion Post 365
ADDED 12/07/2024 GMS
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