TITLE: In memory of Barbara West of Keller.

SUMMARY: In memory of Barbara West of Keller.

FULL TEXT:
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. Patrick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 401 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 3, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House