Eva Pearl West, 91, of Keokuk, IA, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
She was born February 1, 1932 in LaHarpe, IL the third daughter of seven children to Sylvester Jennings “S.J.” and Evelyn Mitchell Barnes.
Eva graduated from Memphis High School in Memphis, MO with the class of 1950. She was the team captain of the high school basketball team and the team was undefeated and went on to become the state champions.
On October 30, 1950 Eva was united in marriage to Ralph West in Keokuk. He preceded her in death.
She was a resident of Keokuk prior to moving to Florida for the last fifty years.
Eva had been employed as a hairdresser, worked at Sheller Globe in Keokuk, and for the Dana Corp in Sarasota, FL.
Eva loved working jigsaw puzzles and was an avid reader. Most of all, Eva loved her family very much and treasured the time she spent with her family. She will be dearly missed by all.
She is survived by one daughter, Vicki Radel (Ronnie) of Keokuk, three grandchildren, Adam (Cecilee) Radel, Jason Radel and Wes (Mary) Radel, three great-grandchildren, Eva Radel, Erica Radel and Orlando Radel, one brother, David Barnes (MaryAnn) of Kahoka, MO, two sisters, Carol Crivolio and Donna Kay Eddleman both of Florida and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Joseph West, her parents, one brother, Richard (Katherine) Barnes, two brothers-in-law, August Crivolio and Howard Eddleman, two sisters, Mary Lou (Tom) McGeeney and Wilma (Don) Fitzgerald and several nieces and nephews.
According to her wishes, she was cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Keokuk Humane Society.
The Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.
