Marian E. West 1931 - 2009

Marian E. West, 77 of Drexel, Missouri, passed away May 21, 2009 at her home.
Marian (Hoover) West was born September 7, 1931 at New Lancaster, Kan., to Thoburn T. and Marjorie (Benson) Hoover. She attended school in Miami County. She graduated from LaCygne Rural High School in 1948. Marian then attended the Ursuline Academy at Paola, and received her teaching certificate. She taught school in Miami County for three years. She later moved to Chicago, Ill., and worked for TWA and the Board of Trade. She retired after 42 years there and moved to Drexel to help take care of her parents.
Visitation was held from 9:30-10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Mullinax chapel in Drexel with services following at 10:00 a.m. Burial in New Lancaster Cemetery, Miami County, Kansas.
Memorial contributions in Marian’s name are suggested to the Drexel Meals on Wheels, in care of the funeral home.
Written messages may be sent to the family at www.mullinaxfh.com. (Arr.: Mullinax Funeral Home).