Earl Glen “Coach” West

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Earl Glen “Coach” West

Birth
Burnet, Burnet County, Texas, USA
Death
17 Mar 2017 (aged 74)
Conoley, Milam County, Texas, USA
Burial
Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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* ♥ * In Memory of Earl "Glen" West * ♥ *

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Glen West, 74, was born November 12, 1942 in Burnet, TX and left this physical world, March 17, 2017.

Glen married Elaine Kerwin West, January 25, 1969 and loved her throughout her life. Glen was blessed to have Patsy Davidson as his companion and best friend for the past ten years.

Glen loved coaching football and teaching at Thorndale High School where he was the defensive coordinator for three football State Championships and assistant coach for one baseball State Championship. He raised, showed and judged Registered Longhorn Cattle and loved being outdoors. He also loved to write poetry.

Glen served our country in the United States Army before graduating from the University of Texas, Austin.

Glen is preceded in death by his wife Elaine, parents Charley and Eleanor West, and brother Billy "Rusty" West.

Glen is survived by his best friend Patsy Davidson; sister Linda Bible and husband Gary; children Courtney Hislop and husband Greg; Tina Byrne and husband Daniel; Sam West and wife Stormy.

Glen's pride and joy were his grandchildren; Katie O'Brien, Ryan Hislop, Lainey Byrne, Nick Apodaca, Alexis Apodaca, Jared Hislop, Lauren Hislop, Eric Hislop, and his great-grandson Vincent Apodaca.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 5pm-8pm at Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, TX. Services will be Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 10am at Condra Funeral Home. Burial following at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Send to Thorndale High School Attn: Jenny Dickerson, 300 N. Main St. Thorndale, Texas 76577 Checks to: Thorndale High School Memo: Coach West Memorial Scholarship or drop off at: high school by May 5, 2017 or the South Texas Longhorn Association Scholarship fund.

Arrangements under the direction of Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, TX.

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Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Glen West
Date of Birth: 12 Nov 1942
Gender: Male
Birth County: Burnet
Father's name: Charlie Elmer West Jr [Charley Elmer West]
Mother's name: Elenor Nelson [Eleanor Nelson]
Roll number: 1942_0010

Texas, Marriage Index, 1814-1909 and 1966-2011
Name: Glen West
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1943
Age: 26
Marriage Date: 25 Jan 1969
Marriage Place: Travis, Texas, USA
Spouse: Marjorie E Kerwin
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Age: 22
Source: Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002

* ♥ * In Memory of Earl "Glen" West * ♥ *

**************** ♥ ****************

Glen West, 74, was born November 12, 1942 in Burnet, TX and left this physical world, March 17, 2017.

Glen married Elaine Kerwin West, January 25, 1969 and loved her throughout her life. Glen was blessed to have Patsy Davidson as his companion and best friend for the past ten years.

Glen loved coaching football and teaching at Thorndale High School where he was the defensive coordinator for three football State Championships and assistant coach for one baseball State Championship. He raised, showed and judged Registered Longhorn Cattle and loved being outdoors. He also loved to write poetry.

Glen served our country in the United States Army before graduating from the University of Texas, Austin.

Glen is preceded in death by his wife Elaine, parents Charley and Eleanor West, and brother Billy "Rusty" West.

Glen is survived by his best friend Patsy Davidson; sister Linda Bible and husband Gary; children Courtney Hislop and husband Greg; Tina Byrne and husband Daniel; Sam West and wife Stormy.

Glen's pride and joy were his grandchildren; Katie O'Brien, Ryan Hislop, Lainey Byrne, Nick Apodaca, Alexis Apodaca, Jared Hislop, Lauren Hislop, Eric Hislop, and his great-grandson Vincent Apodaca.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 5pm-8pm at Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, TX. Services will be Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 10am at Condra Funeral Home. Burial following at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Send to Thorndale High School Attn: Jenny Dickerson, 300 N. Main St. Thorndale, Texas 76577 Checks to: Thorndale High School Memo: Coach West Memorial Scholarship or drop off at: high school by May 5, 2017 or the South Texas Longhorn Association Scholarship fund.

Arrangements under the direction of Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, TX.

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Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Glen West
Date of Birth: 12 Nov 1942
Gender: Male
Birth County: Burnet
Father's name: Charlie Elmer West Jr [Charley Elmer West]
Mother's name: Elenor Nelson [Eleanor Nelson]
Roll number: 1942_0010

Texas, Marriage Index, 1814-1909 and 1966-2011
Name: Glen West
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1943
Age: 26
Marriage Date: 25 Jan 1969
Marriage Place: Travis, Texas, USA
Spouse: Marjorie E Kerwin
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Age: 22
Source: Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002