Bart Douglas West

Barton (Bart) Douglas West, 57, passed away on February 3, 2023 after a brief illness.  Bart was born on June 23, 1965 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Terry and Phyllis (Barclay) West.  The family moved to Shawnee shortly thereafter and he continued to live there his entire life.  Bart wore many hats; son, brother, husband, dad and recently, grandfather, welcoming Macyn into the world on April 12, 2022.  Bart worked as a paralegal at The West Law Firm for more than 30 years, working daily with his father and brother.  As a paralegal, Bart was instrumental in the research and legal filings that affected thousands of clients over the years.  He was blessed to have married Kim Cunningham on March 19, 2006.  Anyone who knew Bart, knows he had a heart of gold and a deep, abiding love for children. His early passing is surely a sign that God needed a little help entertaining all the little ones in heaven. 

Bart was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Marie West and George and Katherine Barclay, and his mother, Phyllis. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kim, of the home; his children, daughter, Delanie Canada (husband Jeremiah and granddaughter Macyn), and Talon, Kelby and Tray; his father, Terry West (Marcia), his brother, Brad West (Diane), his sisters Sabrina West and Brigette Parrott (husband Jeff and kids Jaxon and Gabrielle); his aunt Donna Tonubbee (Mike), as well as extended family.

Friends are welcome to greet the family during a time of visitation on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at Walker Funeral & Cremation Service. A celebration of Bart's life will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Welsey United Methodist Church.

Bart served on the board of directors at Gateway to Prevention and Recovery. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation in Bart’s honor to Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, 1010 E. 45th Street, Shawnee, OK 74804 or SPAR: Saving Pets At Risk.