Rita West, age 67, has finally stopped renewing her subscription to this mortal coil and, after a spirited showdown with cancer, checked out at North Platte Care Center on April 11, 2024. Born on February 26, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a true force of nature from the get-go, courtesy of Richard and Beatrice (Jacobs) West.
Rita's love for her large family was as vibrant as her personality, especially her brother Roy, whom she always hoped to reconnect with. Rita held her faith close to her heart, and her well-thumbed Bible was as steadfast a companion as her quick-witted, spicy sarcasm.
After seasoning the streets of Tucson, Arizona, for 25 years with her fiery charm, Rita decided it was time for a change of scenery and shifted her base to Nebraska. Here, she continued to spice up the lives of her many friends and caregivers, who found her spirit and sharp humor utterly irresistible.
Rita often said she couldn't wait to see her mama again, and while those of us left behind might not be ready to let her go, we take comfort in knowing there's one heck of a reunion happening on the other side. In lieu of flowers, requests that donations be made to a local cancer charity, in hopes of giving cancer the boot once and for all.
Cremation was chosen. Services are pending. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home will be orchestrating Rita’s final standing ovation. We'll miss her fiercely.