of Mountain View, AR
July 7, 1755 - February 24, 2026
Edwin Dale West was born on July 7th, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Kansas. He passed from this life on February 24th, 2026, in his home.
Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Anne West, and his father, Arthur West.
Dale is survived by his 4 children, Autumn West and Josh Luster, Austyn (Trina) West, Jade (Tyler) Christopherson, & Amber (Austin) Kennon. His grandchildren are Addison Kennon, Ava Kennon, Archer Kennon, Kaleb Tyrone, Aubrey Anne Kennon, Finley West, Zoey Luster, Lucas West, and Violet Luster. Sister Kathy Howdeshell and a brother, Mike West.
Dale grew up in his father's science lab, later serving his country as an Air Force medic in the 48th Fighter Wing, including service in Vietnam. He used his GI bill to study horticulture in college. He loved growing and propagating plants and trees.
He was a published author and a talented artist, best known for creating the illustrated maps of Mountain View, which can be seen around town. His father, Art, owned the Signal Hill music store and The Rainbow Cafe for many years where Dale worked. He could play any instrument you handed him by ear.
He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to cover his final resting expenses at Centennial Bank for Dale West ℅ Amber Kennon.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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14 Condolence(s)
Linda J King
Monday, March 2, 2026
So sorry for your loss. He was a joy to be around.
Eddie L Powell
Monday, March 2, 2026
Sorry to hear of Dale passing I remember him from my childhood growing up around him down on herpel road,may God be with the family
Candy & Gene Riddick
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Dale and Cindy and kids will always have special place in our hearts. RIP Dale
Betty oliver
Saturday, February 28, 2026
My condolences to you and your family
Paul Wakefield
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Spent meny years knowing and working with Dale. Such a talented person. Sorry to see him leave us.
Godspeed Dale!
Debbie Devito
Saturday, February 28, 2026
RIP Dale! Such a talented person.
You will be missed by many'"
Brenda Harder
Saturday, February 28, 2026
So very sorry to hear about your dad passing Hugs
David Potts
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Sorry to hear about Dale...
Cheryl Sartin
Friday, February 27, 2026
Dale was a kind and gentle soul. I know he'll be greatly missed. He is now united with your mother, I pray that brings you comfort.
Autumn West
Friday, February 27, 2026
Love you Dad.
Corky Wolf
Friday, February 27, 2026
So sorry for your loss.
I know he will be missed greatly.
❤️
Douglas and amber killian
Friday, February 27, 2026
Eric Whitley
Friday, February 27, 2026
Sorry for your loss
Melissa Goodman
Friday, February 27, 2026
Dale was a great guy and incredibly talented in many ways. He will truly be missed.