Donald "Don" West, 86, passed away peacefully in the arms of his son and son-in-law, Mark and Joseph West, on May 11, 2025, in Salem, Oregon.

Don was born to Laura and Eddie West in Los Angeles. After graduating from High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served six years on the Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Ticonderoga.

After two tours in Asia, Don left the Navy and married Judy (Benedict) West. The two operated a beauty salon in Glendale until they relocated to Mt Angel, Oregon in 1979, where they owned and operated the Plush Brush Salon until 2017.

Don was a fixture of the Mt Angel community, serving on the chamber of commerce and supporting the community's annual Oktoberfest.

Don is survived by his two children, Mark West and Susie Evans, and his sister, Tally Linn.

Don and Judy's ashes will be scattered at sea in Hawaii in a private ceremony.