Juel Louise West

At the age of 83, Juel Louise West knocked on Heaven’s door and the Lord opened His pearly gates. Juel’s strong faith and beliefs, fostered through the Seventh Day Adventist Church carried her through many trials during the past 25 years. She recently braved a surgery to extend her life with the outcome not as hoped. She passed peacefully at Madrone Hospice in Yreka, on September 22, 2018. Fiercely independent, strong-willed, and opinionated, Juel loved a good political debate and would engage with anyone who had the desire. The softer side of this mother of four included an immense love for the wind blowing through pine trees, extended camping trips with family at Trail Creek, and a bountiful harvest from the garden. Juel was born in 1935 to Carl and Viva Utz, and she shared life in Etna with her four siblings: Doris, Jerry, Ron, and Patricia Utz. In 1950, Juel married Arthur West and during their ten-year marriage gave birth to Linda Short of Yreka, Ron West of Salem, OR, and Jerry West of Etna. Later, Juel and Dalton Rolen gave birth to their daughter, Sheryl Towne of Greenview. A steadfast worker and ultimately a single mom, she supported her family through two main careers: Siskiyou County Cadastral Draftsman at the Siskiyou County Courthouse and as a Title Officer for Mt. Shasta Title in Yreka. She also enjoyed stints as a real estate agent for Century 21, Title Researcher for Siskiyou County Title and Sales at Kelly’s Color. Her parents, Carl and Viva, sister Doris, and most recently her brother Ronald preceded her in death. She leaves behind all of her children, along with Jerry’s wife Darci and her grandchildren that she loved very much: Kelly Kielmeyer (Tyson) Steve West, Jon West (Toni), Joe West, Jennifer Bear, Jessica North (John) and Angie West, Danielle Schneider (Shane) and Robbie Towne. She took great pride in being a great-grandmother and is saying goodbye to many little ones, two lovely nieces – Carolyn and Sandy, as well as her laptop companion-Benji. A dual-memorial service for Juel and her brother Ronald Utz is planned for Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Copco Lake Community Center. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Friends of the Scott Valley Pool, PO Box 503, Etna, CA 96027 or the Madrone Hospice Center, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, CA 96097 or your favorite charity.

Juel Louise West

March 4, 1935 - September 22, 2018