Obituary of David Gregory West

David "Dave" Gregory West, 26, a native resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2016. Dave, our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle and cousin will be remembered by all who knew him as a loving, gentle and giving person.Dave was a true blue, quiet man who really loved his family and friends and made sure they knew it. He treasured his guitar and thoroughly enjoyed playing it. He loved music immensely in many different genres. Dave also loved writing, fishing, trap shooting, hunting and rooting on the Broncos and the Rockies. He loved to laugh and make others laugh too. He reached out and helped others, known and unknown, never expecting anything in return. Dave was born on September 8, 1989 to Steven and Julie (Knutson) West. He was a 2008 graduate of Saint Mary's High School and attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He received the Arrow of Light Award and then the coveted rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.Dave leaves behind his parents, Steve and Julie West of Falcon, Colorado; his sisters, Cara West of Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Katie (Kenny) Watkins of Custer, South Dakota; his grandmothers, Barbara West of Gilbert, Arizona and Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Marion Knutson of Orange Park, Florida; his uncle, Scott (Cecelia) West; aunts, Staci (William) Webb, and Lisa West of Colorado Springs, Colorado; uncles, Gregory (Anna) Knutson of Tacoma, Washington, Doug Knutson and Carl Knutson of Orange Park, Florida; nephews: Jacob West, Jared West and Jordan Watkins; nieces, Tyrae Johnson, Nicole Johnson and Kianna Sander; and cousins, Lars (Katrina) Knutson and Katrina Paris of Tacoma, Washington, Carl (McKinna) Knutson, Jr. of Port Charlotte, Florida and Adam West of Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Albert H. West and Clifford G. Knutson; uncle, Paul A. Knutson; and aunt, Linda C. Knutson. Memorial Service, 6:00PM, Saturday, March 19, 2016, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in David West's name to the Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 6355 East Blaney Road, Falcon, Colorado 80831. Dave will always be remembered with much love and will be sorely missed. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, March 19, 2016 6:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855