Celebrating the life of
Artella Rebecca "Ding" West
January 19, 1929 - February 18, 2015
"67 wonderful years of marriage"
Artella Rebecca “Ding” West, passed peacefully at home February 18, 2015. She was born January 10, 1929 to her parents, Orville and Minnie Peters in Baltimore, Maryland. Ding married Clarence William “Bill” West on November 28, 1948 and they have shared 67 years together. She was of the Lutheran faith and was a very caring, wonderful person. She had a great sense of humor and loved to be with her family and numerous friends. She will be missed by all. She was also a member of the Navy League of Savannah and exercised for many years at the Islands YMCA.
Surviving are husband Clarence William “Bill” West, sons Russell (Gloria), Terry (Susan) and Randy (Diane); grandchildren Shannon West, Regan Zottnick, Timothy West, Melissa West, Jennifer West Jones, Brian West, Amy West and Tyson West; sisters Carey Brown, Susan Kogut and brothers Pete Peters and John Alvin Peters.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
A very special thank you for the compassionate care of Terry and Susan West, Dr. Cortez, Dr. Roth and the great staff at Summer Breeze Assisted Living.
Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or www.heart.org
I miss you so much grandma. I am so thankful you made it to my wedding and you got to see everyone one last time!
- Jennifer Jones, Savannah, ga
C W and family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time. Bob & Sandy Flotow Savannah, Ga
- Bob & Sandy Flotow, Savannah, GA
So sad to hear about my Cousin Ding. Only remember being with her during my childhood days and of my parents expressing Ding was such a nice, beautiful person. Recently saw she attended her grandson's wedding bringing together many family members and friends to be with her before she left all... With deepest sympathy ...Love, Charlotte
- Charlotte Justice Litsinger, Ocean City, MD 21843, MD
My condolences to the west family.Randy, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.Tom Boyd
- Tom Boyd, Savannah, Ga
To the West Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one . All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. It has always been my pleasure to take care of her at Memorial Hospital as well as seeing her at Ace Hardware. Sincerely, Sherry Shealy
- sherry hanel shealy, savannah, ga.31410
Our condolences to the West family for the lost of a very special lady. May God bless all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Dave and Barbara Peterson, Savannah, Ga
I'll never forget your kindness and friendship. You'll be always in my heart and will miss you more every Tuesday after lunch.
- Annie, Tybee Island, GA
My condolence to the West family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise at Acts 24:15. Also during the days to come, may Ms. West's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- A. Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
Dear "Bill" and Family members, We are so sorry about the passing of "Ding".She has had a struggle and can now rest.We feel really close to the family and want you all to know you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
I miss you so much grandma. I am so thankful you made it to my wedding and you got to see everyone one last time!
- Jennifer Jones, Savannah, ga
C W and family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time. Bob & Sandy Flotow Savannah, Ga
- Bob & Sandy Flotow, Savannah, GA
So sad to hear about my Cousin Ding. Only remember being with her during my childhood days and of my parents expressing Ding was such a nice, beautiful person. Recently saw she attended her grandson's wedding bringing together many family members and friends to be with her before she left all... With deepest sympathy ...Love, Charlotte
- Charlotte Justice Litsinger, Ocean City, MD 21843, MD
My condolences to the west family.Randy, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.Tom Boyd
- Tom Boyd, Savannah, Ga
To the West Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one . All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. It has always been my pleasure to take care of her at Memorial Hospital as well as seeing her at Ace Hardware. Sincerely, Sherry Shealy
- sherry hanel shealy, savannah, ga.31410
Our condolences to the West family for the lost of a very special lady. May God bless all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Dave and Barbara Peterson, Savannah, Ga
I'll never forget your kindness and friendship. You'll be always in my heart and will miss you more every Tuesday after lunch.
- Annie, Tybee Island, GA
My condolence to the West family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise at Acts 24:15. Also during the days to come, may Ms. West's sweet memories fill your hearts with joy and peace.
- A. Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
Dear "Bill" and Family members, We are so sorry about the passing of "Ding".She has had a struggle and can now rest.We feel really close to the family and want you all to know you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
