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Cemetery Location Map to Gravesite |
Birth Date: 12/26/1921
Death Date: 3/31/2005
Washington Park East Cemetery
Rotunda # 4, Section ER-4, Crypt 71D, Row 4
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| My father is man of his word and his handshake is as good as gold.The greatest love of his life is his Wife of 65 years.She is his lifelong friend from the age of six.He has worked three jobs at one time to provide for his four children.He spends all of his spare time at home and loves to be with family.He is happiest when all of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren are around him.No man could ever be more loved and cherished by family and friends.He believes in God and loved his country.He fought with pride in World War 2 at the Battle of Iwo Jima.He takes pride in the fact that he has a perfect credit history.He never meets a stranger and loves everyone.He passes his time playing his organ and his Gibson guitar.He is the happiest man there could ever be and sings all of the time.You are most wonderful man of all and we love you with all of our hearts. |
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Dad's 1st Grade Picture. Mom and Dad both started in school # 9 on the same day 1928.
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Dad played a rooster in school # 9 at the James Whitcomb Riley home. The play was "When the Frost is on the Pumpkin". Mom was in the audience.
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Dad worked for the Postal Telegraph Co. in 1935. He delivered telegrams to the Scottish Rite Temple and wanted to be a member. He became a 32 degree Mason in 1968.
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Dad joined the Navy in 1942. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was very proud to serve his country.
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Dad loved to drive the bus for the disabled chidlren of Roberts School. The children loved dad and gave him many presents.
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The Barvin West Family, 1975. (Seated) Marvin, Annabell and Cecilia. (Standing) Eddie, Patty and Leona.
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Dad with his full dressed, andy Apple Red Harley. Picture was taken in 1967.
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Dad with his first Social Security check.
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Mom and Dad have known each other since the age of 6, they married at the age of 17 and remained married for 65 years. This is their 60th Anniversary party on December 2, 1999.
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Dad loved Christmas and sang Christmas Carols all year long. I always knew when he was coming to my home because I could hear him singing.
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