Published: Jun. 6, 2024 at 11:36 AM EDT
On Wednesday May 29th, 2024, at approximately 2:15 am the Lord called the name of Harold Donald Westfall, son of Harold R and Fairie E. (Mimi) Westfall. Don was born on November 11, 1929, in Washington, Pennsylvania, and lived most of his life in the Hartland Section of Clarksburg on Liberty Ave. The last of his years he spent with his daughter Cindy and Husband Jim in Oklahoma City, OK until he required more assistance. He passed away from a lengthy battle of Alzheimer Disease.
In addition to his parents. Don was pre-deceased by his wife Joretta, the love of his life, and their beloved son Jeffrey Lynn Westfall. He was also pre-deceased by the following: Brother Claude Z Westfall and his wife Rosemae Zeller Westfall. Wilma Smith his sister- in- Law and her Husband Robert. His Mother and Father- in- Law Charles Ross ‘Jimmy’ Cochran and wife Lutie Blanche Cochran. Brother- In- Law Donald F Simpson and Nephew Gregg Simpson. Nieces Mary Frances Haymond, Debra Smith, Robin Lane, and nephew Samuel James Smith.
Don and Joretta were neighbors growing up and attended school from the sixth grade through high school. They were united in marriage by the Rev. Fred Oxendale on September 2,1950. They celebrated 65 years together. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia (Cindy) Westfall Springston who was the sunshine of his life and his Son-In -Law Jim Springston of Oklahoma City OK, two very special grandchildren who he loved very dearly, Christopher Stephen Gill (Renea) Greenville N.C. and Amanda Dawn Townsend (Jeriod) Oklahoma City Ok, as well as great grandchildren Nathaniel Springston (Nathan) Katelyn Holman, Emma Grace Townsend all of Oklahoma City Ok, Samantha Gill and Eli Gill of Greenville N.C. He is survived by his Sister Joanne Tetrick of Clarksburg. Several Nieces and nephews survive, including Kimberly Simpson of Bethesda MD, Tracy LeBenne Clarksburg, Scott Westfall of Blue Hill Maine, Stuart Westfall of Passadumkeag, Maine, Julia Glaspell, Barbara Smith, and Mark Smith all of Elkins. Don leaves behind many special friends, which are too many to list, but you know who are.
Don graduated from Washinton Irving High School with the class of 1948. In the fall of 1948, he enrolled at West Virginia University in their Forestry program. The following year he was hired as a mold maker with Hazel-Atlas Glass Company, employment continued for 38 years at the same location and served as Continental Can Company, Brockway Glass Company, Anchor Hocking Glass Company and Newell Glass Company.
During his retirement years he was extremely proud of making his stainless- steel belt buckles and after Joretta passed away, he began working on the stainless-steel portraits of Jesus that he hand chipped. He donated many to area churches in the Clarksburg and Bridgeport area.
Don was an avid hunter and Trout fisherman. He was able to buy a one room schoolhouse in Franklin WV and added onto it for a great place in the mountains. After 26 years of joy, he sold it and that was a sad day for the entire family.
In 1964 Don and Joretta took classes in western-style square dancing and were members of the Centennial Squares of Clarksburg and the Y squares of Fairmont, an activity which lasted until 1998. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. He was stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia where he was a paratrooper in the 508th Airborne Infantry Regiment.
We thank the Lord our family had him for 94 ½ years, so now we are going to let our mother and Grandmother have that joyous reunion with him and what a reunion it will be.
The family would like to thank Graceful Living in Edmond Oklahoma. Steve and staff for the excellent care they gave Don during his last few months. Also, Thank you to Humanity Hospice for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s memory can be made to Humanity Hospice 1109 N. Bryant Ave Ste.100 Edmond, Ok 73034 or a charity of your choice.
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m., where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, with Reverend Don Fowler presiding. Interment will follow in Bridgeport Cemetery.
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