David Earl West

David Earl West, 76, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Spokane, Washington, after a long and hard-fought battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a blood condition where the bone marrow doesn't produce enough healthy blood cells. David was born August 20, 1949, in Spokane, Washington, to Howard and Shirley West of St. John, Washington. He was the third of their seven children. David attended school in St. John, graduating in 1967, and went on to graduate from Eastern Washington University. David enjoyed a long career in the agriculture industry, retiring from Syngenta after more than 40 years in the business, most of those spent in the Fresno, California area. He was a people person who treasured his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all of those who knew and loved him. David married Terri Miller on February 11, 1984, in Spokane, Washington. They lived in the Spokane, WA area, New Jersey, and California. His hobbies included bicycling and running, along with traveling with his family. David and Terri traveled to Europe and Latin America throughout their marriage, with Ireland and Italy being his favorites. Many trips included their children and Terri's mother, Karen Miller. David is survived by Terri; and their children, Meagan West (husband Brendan), Spencer West (girlfriend Tristin), and Connor West (wife Chelsey), in addition to his daughter, Amy Hertzog (husband Paul). He is also survived by six grandchildren: Peyton, Emersen, and Teagan West, and Felicity, Jordan, and Olivia Hertzog; his mother-in-law, Karen Miller; brother-in-law, Scott Miller (wife Dina); and four siblings: Mike West, Mary Ellen James (husband Ron), Robert West, and Richard West (wife Shirley). David was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Shirley; his sisters, Dianne West and Patti Reynolds; father-in-law, Jim Miller; brother-in-law, Jim Miller Jr.; and sister-in-law, Myrna West. Please join us for graveside services at Pine City Cemetery in Pine City, WA, on September 6, 2025, at 10 am, followed by a celebration of life at Miller Ranch and Hunting Preserve Clubhouse, 25010 W. Martin Rd., Cheney, WA, at noon. A special thank you to Dr. Sulpizio, nurse Kristen, and the entire team at Spokane MultiCare Cancer Institute, as well as TouchMark, for their care and attention during David's battle with MDS. Memorial donations can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, Attn: Philanthropy, 911 W. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA 99204.

David Earl West

August 20, 1949 - August 27, 2025