Obituary David C. West, 66, of Morton passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at 6:55pm at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 28, 1950, in Alton, IL to Orville D. and Marjorie E. (Hostettler) West. He married Amy Ford in Peoria on Jan. 29, 1988. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Zachary West, Elaine (Mike) Langen, Kevin West, and Maureen (Layne) Langholf. Also surviving are his mother, Marjorie West, his father and mother-in-law, Don and Linda Jones, sister in laws, Angie (Ron) Piper, Lisa (Dan) Duckwiler, and Marci Jones, brother-in-law, Mike (Renee) Jones, one sister, Kathy (Ralph) Speiden, five grandsons, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and his beloved daughter, Lindsay West. Dave graduated from Peoria High School in 1968 and Bradley University in 1973. He took pride in his work as an insurance adjuster, working for several local agencies and with Peoria Public Schools as a substitute teacher for 13 years. He loved the game of baseball, and loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He played local organized baseball and softball from Little League until his late thirties. He was a respected referee and umpire for a number of years. He attended Blessed Sacrament Church in Morton. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Blessed Sacrament Church at 11 am with visitation one hour before services. Cremation rights have been accorded. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to help with final costs. Memorial Visitation JAN 24. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 233 East Greenwood Street Morton, IL, US Memorial Mass JAN 24. 11:00 AM Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 233 East Greenwood Street Morton, IL, US