Joan A. West, 78, of Linwood, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in Lincoln, Joan was born March 4, 1934 in Buffalo, New York to Duncan and Rose (Williams) McLeod. On May 27, 1982, Joan married Clanton West in Kenmore, New York. Joan is survived by her husband, Clanton, of Linwood, daughters Linda A. (Donald) Peace of Newfane, NY, Deborah Hallem of Buffalo, NY, Cheryl (Philip) Wahl of Amherst, NY, Julie Myers of Tonawanda, NY, Gail Crespo, Kathleen (Scott) Rodick, of Peoria, AZ, sons: John (Cindy) Popovich, Shawn (Lisa) West of Boise, ID, Michael (Kerry) West of Phoenix AZ, sister: Sandra A. Higgins of Kenmore, NY; brother John D. McLeod of San Antonio, TX and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials are suggested "In Care of the Family." To leave a message for the family - at the top of this page click "Send Condolences" / fill in YOUR name and e-mail address / type in your message / click PRIVATE (type in code) or PUBLIC / click "Add Memorial entry".