Charlotte West

Charlotte May West went to meet her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2017. She was born in Postville, Iowa on May 9, 1926. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Charles L. and Kimberlee West, daughter Amy J. West Strous, grandchildren Nathan (Julie) West, Logan West, Trent Strous, Trisha (Rob) Cummings, and great grandchildren Noah, Ben, and Lena West. Charlotte is also survived by sisters-in-law Garnet Poling West, Virginia Ortman West and many loving nieces and nephews. Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Dow Owen West and her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles T. Grattidge of Laurelville. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Jane Ann and Duke Evans. Charlotte was a long-time fifth grade teacher at Saltcreek Elementary School in the Logan Elm School District and loved every minute of it. She loved all her students as her own. Charlotte loved to play the piano, card games, word games, and was a voracious mystery reader. Charlotte and Dow travelled many miles around the country with their RV in tow. Charlotte loved her family more than anything, a gentle soul who will be greatly missed by those who loved her. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Doyne Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow in Green Summit Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10-11 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to Central Alzheimer Association 1379 Dublin Road Columbus Ohio 43215. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.