Michael Brian West, 58, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born March 11, 1961, in West Covina, California, the son of Charles Richard and Janet Sue (Lipski) West.

Michael was a meticulous, hardworking man, with a strong leadership mentality. He worked 18 years as a lineman with GTE Corporation, and more recently as a chef.  Michael was a kind and generous man with a magical personality. He had many interests, which included nature, fishing, going to the beach, cooking, antiquing, history, and spending time with family. Michael was known to be a planner, dreamer, and a connoisseur of the finer things in life. He was funny, witty, and sentimental. His children were the most precious to his heart.

Michael is survived by: his children, Jessica West, Lindsey West, Ryan West, and Carrie (Tom) O'Rear; granddaughter, Ashley O'Rear; siblings, Catherine West Kent, Debra West, Richard West, and Mark West; and a host of other loving family and friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Richard and Janet Sue (Lipski) West.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72 ^nd Avenue, Hart. Interment will be in Hart Cemetery.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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