82R244 MDM-D
By: Patrick H.R. No. 401
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Barbara West of Keller passed away on November 3,
2009, at the age of 70, leaving behind memories of a life well lived
to be cherished by her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Haynesville, Louisiana, on March 2, 1939,
Mrs. West worked early in her career as a dental hygienist and as a
staff member with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Fort Worth
District and the European Division; she went on to become the
proprietor of Barbara's Florist and Gifts, which she operated in
North Richland Hills for a number of years; drawing on her abundant
artistic talent, she created lovely arrangements that added beauty
to many special occasions; in her leisure time, she was an avid
traveler; and
WHEREAS, This beloved woman was wed first to Richard Kurtz,
with whom she shared a rewarding marriage until his passing in 1984;
fortunate to find love a second time, she later exchanged vows with
J. B. West, and the couple enjoyed many happy times with their
children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Barbara West lived a caring and purposeful life, and
she will long be remembered with great affection by all those who
held her dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara West and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, J. B. West; to her children, Jeanette Golden and her
husband, Gary, Terri Vester and her husband, Nick, John West and his
wife, Suzanne, Kevin Kurtz and his wife, Georgia, and Stephen West
and his wife, Pam; to her grandchildren, Robert and Zachery
Montgomery, Cameron Vester, Kurt and Drew Golden, Rob Golden and
his wife, Bethany, and J. B., Andrew, Margaret, and Katherine West;
to her mother, Nora Mooty; to her sister, Gereldine Moore; and to
her other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barbara
West.