Jerry Russell West Sr., age 80, of Wyoming, entered peacefully into the gardens of heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Jerry will be extremely missed by the love of his life of 60 years Sharon (Schutt); son, Scott, son, Gregory (Beverly), daughter, Jennifer (Karl) Sharp, son, Jerry, Jr. (Jennifer), son, Kenneth (Cyndee), daughter, Holly (Michael) Pendergast; nine grandchildren; one great grandson; brother, Richard (Sandy); sister, Jalaine Rondeau; and many other close family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beautiful granddaughter, Erika West. Jerry is a graduate of Godwin Heights High School and loved fishing, football, baseball, hockey, and most of all his family. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Erika Marie West Scholarship Fund at www.erikamwest.com/scholarship.html. No funeral services will be held. There will be a gathering in memory of Jerry on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Railside Country Club, 2500 76th Street, Byron Center, MI from 1:00PM to 4:00PM.

Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.