Myron Westgate, 92, St. George, KS joined his wife in Heaven on Monday, May 4, 2020 after passing away at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.
On May 10, 1927, Myron, was born to Donald and Nellie (Allen) Westgate in Manhattan, KS. Myron enlisted in the United State Navy in 1945 where he served as a cook for one year. He later served from 1950 – 1951 in the United States Army before being Honorably Discharged. Myron was the owner of Westgate Wheel Alignment in Junction City and Wamego. He was united in marriage on November 24, 1949 to Nancy Marie Muir. She preceded him in death in 2019.
Myron had several hobbies, but was known for being a tinkerer. He was able to fix anything with a piece of duct tape or baling wire, and was always willing to lend a hand to a family member or friend on projects. He also worked with horses in his younger years. Myron also enjoyed music. He loved playing the harmonica, piano, guitar, as well as singing old country music songs.
He is survived by four children, Michael Westgate (Lynn, St. George, KS, Kathleen Enoch (Michael, Manhattan, KS, Laurie Redding, Ellsworth, KS, and Jody Redding, St. George, KS; a brother, Danny Westgate (Jenny, Wamego, KS; two sisters, Winnie Trotter, St. George, KS, and Jessie Ruddell (Jay, Mesa, AZ; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Erin Westgate and Sally Redding, and four siblings, Hazel Gleason, Toby Westgate, Willie Westgate, and Iva Lee Westgate.
Private family services will be held at a later date at the St. George Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorials to Good Shepherd Hospice House, and may be left in the care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 6647.