West, Edgar M.

Edgar M. West passed away peacefully at home in Sonoma, California during his afternoon nap on September 11, 2010. He was 88 years old, born December 27, 1921 in San Luis Obispo, California. He served his country in World War II in the Army Air Corp. as a tail-gunner on a B-25. Edgar West spent 48 years working as a journalist for the Oakland Tribune. His hobbies were collecting books, enjoying art, traveling and gardening. He was always active in local church activities and participated with the local Moose club and Sons of Italy. He was a former Grand Knight of Hayward Knights of Columbus. Edgar is survived by his wife, Rita, of 60 years; son Thomas and daughter-in-law Ronni; and grand daughter Nicole; sons Lawrence, Christopher, Blaise and Michael; brother Richard West; and brother-in-law Bill Sullivan; and niece, Mary. May he rest in peace. A Memorial mass was said at St. Leo's Church, Sonoma, California. Donations may be made to: Seeds of Learning, P.O. Box 2107, Sonoma, California 95476.