Gerald (Gerry) Edward West passed away on January 31, 2022, at the age of 76. Gerry was born on June 5, 1945 in Butte, Montana.

Gerry graduated from Butte High School in 1965. He was a member of the Golden Bees for playing center on the varsity football team and earning his letter in 1962. After high school Gerry served briefly in the Navy and the Air Force before settling down in Butte and eventually moving to Helena.

Gerry loved anything that had an engine and wheels. He was a longtime member of the Helena Street Rodders, and enjoyed going to car shows, drag races and swap meets with his friends. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors four wheeling, floating the Smith River and camping with family and friends.

Gerry is survived by his children Shad and Casey West, Shauna West-Reed, and Steven and Amy West; grandchildren Matthew West-Reed, Ryan Reed, Wyatt West, Sierra West, Gage West & Lane West; and great-grandchildren Sophia, Sterling and Crue. He is preceded in death by his mother Beatrice West, his father Edward (Curly) West, and his sister Dorothy Allen.

Internment will take place at Montana State Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m on Friday, February 25^th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the social hall at the funeral home.