Darrell M. West, 91, of Bowman, died on June 26, 2021 at his daughters' house near Bowman

Mass of Christian Burial for Darrell will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.  Fr. Jared Wolf and Deacon Ken Schmit will celebrate the Mass with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery.  There will be a Rosary and Vigil for Darrell on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the St. Charles Catholic Church beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Visitation will be from 10-5 at the Funeral Home Chapel and from 6-9 at the St. Charles Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Darrell Mark Bonh eu r West went to be with the love of his life, Gloria, on June 26 th ,2021 at the age of 9 1.  Darrell had been living the last 2 years with Codie , J udy (daughters), and Kaylynn ( great granddaughter) in rural Bowman, ND as his health was declining . He was born on March 30 th , 1930, to Dorothy (Stinchfield) and Chester West. He was the eldest of 5 children and the only son of Chet and Dorothy. He attend ed 1 st grade at Lone Tree school in 1937 and graduated from Bowman High school in 1948.

​ Darrell was stationed in Panama during the Korean War. He drove staff car for a General and visiting dignitaries during the building of the Panama Canal. He returned home in 1952. Darrell married Gloria Engesser on June 4, 1955.

H e work ed with his Uncle Virgil and combined during harvest season. He worked on various farms most of his life. One of his favorite jobs was working the Dray line.  Darrel l and Gloria worked at the Locker plant in Rhame when their first 4 children were young. He and Gloria farmed /ranched north of Rhame for 9 years 1963–1972 , Darrel l and Jason were born during these years. T hey moved their family to the Kalina D am area in 1972 and farmed /ranched for 2 more year.  They moved to Bowman in 1974 where Darrell worked for the Barber Transportation and then for Bowman County plowing and grading roads until his retirement. He enjoyed running the blade because " every day it was something different". He was the primary caregiver for his wife Gloria until her death in 1999. They love going on "Sunday drive "every day of the week.

His children found it fitting that Darrell passed away on Gala Day 2021 as Darrell and Gloria were members of Rhame saddle Club for many years and he was president for 13 of those years.  He was a member of the American Legion and Knight of Columbus for many years. He was a member of St. Charles Church and held the offices of Church tr ustee, Parish Council, and finance council.  He was on the Bowman County recreation board for 10 years.

​ Darrell and Gloria enjoyed dancing and had belonged to Dakota S quare dancing club in th eir early years. He loved gardening and raised a large garden when they lived North of Rhame. He loved old time music, camping on Memorial Day with his family, and snowmobiling with friends.  Many stories could be told about Four Corners, Wyo. Darrell enjoyed working with cattle and during the last year he would sit outside watching the neighbors' bulls and cows in the pasture, east of the house. In his later years, his children learned that he had achieved his pilot license much to their surprise. The greatest gift our Father gave to us is the love he had for our mother.

​ Darrell was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, his parents, Chet and Dorothy West, his in-laws Bernard and Bessie Engesser and his son-in-law Joel Jung.  Survivors include daughters, Codie West and Judy Jung , Bowman, ND , four sons : Tracy (Gloria), Bismarck, ND ; Mike ( Kristin), Bismarck, ND ; Darrell (Jessic a ) , Bowman, ND ; and Jason (fiancé Katie) , Cheyenne, Wy , fourteen grandchildren and three great grand childre n, four sisters and brother in law :  Lenore Burk e, Celie (Glen) Smith , Nancy West, Virginia Herrera; five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.