Brenda Louise West

August 3, 1945 - July 10, 2021

Brenda Louise West of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10th, at the age of 75. She was born on August 3rd, 1945, in Fredericktown, Missouri to Owen and Fern (Griffin) Stevens. Brenda was a proud veteran, having served in both the Navy and Marines. After being honorably discharged, she married and raised her two children. She spent the last 16 years working for EFC International as their Senior Accounts Specialist. Brenda attended Mass regularly at St. Cletus Catholic Church, and was an active member of the National Association of Railway Business Women. She is preceded in death by her late husband Carl West, father Owen Stevens, mother Fern Phipps, and brother Larry Stevens. More than anything, Brenda was a proud mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son Arthur Calhoun, Jr. of Dallas, daughter Amanda (Pete) Preston of Dallas, and grandchildren Lillian and Annabelle. Brenda will have a private military burial at the National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. All are welcome to a reception to honor Brenda on Saturday, August 7th, from 2-4 pm at St. Rocco’s New York Italian in Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (vfw.org). Brenda will be remembered with love by all who knew her. She was strong in her faith, and loved her friends and family dearly.