James Delbert West

James Delbert West, age 76, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born April 2, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Elmer F. and Luella B.(Brillhart) West. Jim graduated from Iola High School with the Class of 1961.

Jim married Darlene Bishop on October 3, 1961, in Miami, Oklahoma. Jim met Darlene at Menegays where he worked as a short order cook and Darlene worked as a waitress. Jim then worked at Thompson's Poultry Company, in Iola for several years. He then worked for the City of Iola for 27+ years and retired as the Superintendent of the Gas/Water/Sewer Department.

Jim had a life long passion for cars. On any given night, he could be found working on family vehicles or restoring antique cars in his garage. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and coaching his sons' baseball teams. Jim was a lifetime member of the N.R.A. and belonged to many associations. Two that were close to his heart were the N.S.R.A. and Good Guys.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Luella West; wife, Darlene in 2002; and one sister, Carolyn.

He is survived by four sons, Troy and wife Patricia of Kingwood, Texas, Todd and wife Dorene of Cibolo, Texas, Trent and wife Erika of Basehor, Kansas, and Travis and wife Amy of Chanute, Kansas; eleven grandchildren, Kaylee, Chloe, Troy Josiah, Tori, Dalton, Dawson, Ethan, Taylor, Landon, Trey and Tyler; one cousin, Diana Walker of Fort Scott, Kansas; and many friends and family.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Friday, August 30, 2019, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Iola. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery Iola, Kansas. Family will greet friends Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Chapel at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.

Memorials in honor of Jim can be made to Iola Kiwanis 'Andy Dunlap' Annual Car Show and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .