Colton Edward West, 25, of Springfield, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on July 24th, 2017.
Colton leaves behind his dad, Greg West; mother, Gail Kraemer and Step-mom Chrissy Quivers.
Beloved brothers Eric Steacy, David West and Mason West
Grandparents Edward and Gail Kraemer
Aunt and Uncles, Caryn and Charles Giallonardo, Edward and Nina Kraemer, Michelle West and Rebecca West, Jenny Kraemer and Scott and Nicole Wheeler.
All of his cousins whom he loved dearly, Nicole West, Maria Rojas, Joe and Sidney Giallonardo, Amanda and Ashleigh Kraemer, Ellis, Kyler and Jason Wheeler.
Girlfriend Cassandra King.
And the entire Cardinal Forest Community.
Colton also leaves behind a staggering amount of the most amazing and loyal friends one could ever imagine.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents David and Kay West and Helen Kraemer.
A thousand words wonât bring you back;
We know because weâve tried.
Neither will a thousand tears.
We know because weâve cried.
There will be a memorial service for Colt on Monday, July 31 at Mountcastle Turch & Funeral Home located at 13318 Occoquan Rd Woodbridge VA 22191. There will be a viewing from 2 pm – 4 pm and a chapel service to follow. Colton’s family would like to invite everyone to a reception in his honor directly following at the Pohick Bay Park pavilion Eagles Nest afterwards for food and drink. The park does not allow alcohol. I really wish everyone to come.
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