Springwater/Livonia: At age 74, Brian William West passed peacefully on November 30, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his mother Betty (O’Brien) West and his brother Michael Francis West. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra “Sandy” (Johnson) West and children; Brian C. (Wendy) West of Springwater, Phillip (Elizabeth) West of Springwater, and Tara (John) Harnish of Pittsford; grandchildren, Jackson, Cole, Juliette, David, John, and Mary Elizabeth West; father, Francis West; siblings, Daniel (Karen) West, Frank (Wendy) West, Barbara West Jones, and Colleen (Earl) Hay; sisters in law, Susan West, Melba Johnson and Iva Johnson; a brother in law David Johnson. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends; including a very special uncle, AJ Johnston.
Brian attended Livonia Central School and in January 1964 enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Brian served with his Brothers in Arms during two tours in Vietnam. During this time, he was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with Combat Valor and commendations too numerous to list. One of Brian’s duties for the Marine Corps was training narcotics detection dogs. He once met President Richard Nixon and gave a demonstration of his dog training skills for the President. Brian was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 1972. On August 14, 1971 he married Sandra Johnson and together they raised three children and celebrated 50 years of marriage together. Brian was employed for decades as a security guard at General Motors (Rochester Products.) Brian cared about his community and served as a town councilman for the town of Springwater in the 1980’s. Brian was known in the Webster Crossing community as a gracious host of BBQ’s, card parties and horseshoe parties. Brian was always ready to help anyone in need and often did so without any fanfare or recognition. Brian was an avid outdoorsman. He loved mowing lawns and mowed for many people in the Springwater community. Brian loved hunting and fishing and in his retirement passed on this love to his grandson’s Jackson and Cole; who as children went fishing with him and then out to McDonalds for lunch. Brian took great joy in all his grandchildren in his retirement years and they seemed to all bring out the joy in him.
Family and friends may call on Sunday, December 5 th , from 1-3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Brian’s Funeral Service will be held at 10am on Monday, December 6 th . Burial, with military honors, will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, PO Box 12580, Rochester, NY 14612 or online at https://www.vva20.org/index.php . To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Sandy, and family,
So saddened to have learned of Brian’s passing.
Sending Prayers, thoughts, and condolences.
Thank you for your service, Brian. My condolences to the West family.
I am so sorry and sad to hear of Brian’s passing. We enjoyed so many good times at work at GM, hunting together in Springwater, and enjoying each other’s company afterwards. Brian was a very upstanding man, very fair and a good friend. Rest In Peace….
Sandy I am sorry hugs to all of you. Take each day hour minute and second to grieve and hold your memories I can say it won’t get better but emotions will heal a little as time goes by. God bless you. .
Brian was a good man and did so much more for his family , friends and country than most people knew. Rest in peace cousin. Mike West
Condolences to the west family, Semper Fi & Rip.
Our most sincere heartfelt sympathies to Sandy and all of Brian’s family. May your happiest memories of Brian bring you peace.
My condolences to the West family. Prayers for all of you.
Sorry for your loss.. Thoughts and prayers with the West family.
To the West family ~ My sincere condolences as you say goodbye to yet another precious family member. There are few words of comfort that can be offered except to say take time to mourn and remember all the good times.
My condolences, and may the family find peace.
God Speed my Brother! Semper Fi is what Marines live by and Brian set the example.
Always with a smile and always there to help. Thanks for making this world much brighter.
Semper Fi
Dad – I still can’t believe you are no longer here. The last time we talked, I promised I’d bring you you’re favorite Spanish rice. I am so sorry I never had a chance to do that. There are so many things I had left to say or do with you. I’m proud of you, Dad! We are just learning about all the awards you received while serving your country. I wish I could’ve told you that while you were alive. But most of all, I love you unconditionally. I will forever carry you in my heart. Until we meet again….
We are very sorry for the loss of Brian. Brian and I attended Livonia School and the Marine Corps. Another Vietnam Veteran gone too soon! RIP Mr. West you tour is now complete.
Semper Fi!
Patricia Willsea & Bill Morgan
I enjoyed working with Brian as security at GM. He always made me laugh. He took me fishing and had fond memories. So sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers will follow you. God bless you!
So sorry to hear this news. Rest in peace, Brian.
To Sandy and Family so sorry too hear of Brian’s passing he was a great Man n neighbor when Nancy & I lived in Webster Crossing NY. My Condolences to you All heaven has a angel in Brian. So Sorry for your Loss.
Dear West Family,
My sincere sympathy. So sorry for your loss.
What an amazing legacy of kindness and caring for others.
If there were more like him what a better world this would be.
God bless you all.
Lou
Awww this breaks my heart. We had so much fun in school. Great guy and he proudly served in the Marine Corp serving our country.My sincere condolences to the West family.
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.