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Aubrey graduated from Littleton High School in 1960. He received a B.A. in history from the University of Colorado in 1964 and later a Master's in education from Denver University.
Aubrey moved to Colorado Springs with his wife Helen in 1966. He taught history and government at North Junior High and Palmer High School and also at Pikes Peak Community College. He was a gifted teacher who encouraged his students to participate in National History Day.
Many of his students won awards for their projects. Aubrey also received awards for excellence in teaching: Daughters of the American Revolution Teacher of the Year in 1989 and the Crystal Apple Award from School District #11 in 1999. In retirement, Aubrey volunteered at the Pioneers Museum.
Aubrey and Sue married in 1985 and together enjoyed traveling, backpacking, hiking and cross country skiing. Aubrey always had his Norwegian Elkhound or Siberian Husky along on his adventures.
Aubrey is survived by his wife Sue and three children: Andrew, Heather and Colin West and four grandchildren. His two sisters: Carol West and Kathy Sullivan also survive.
A memorial service will be August 23, 2017 at 10:30 am at the Gateway Presbyterian Church, 731 Castle Rd. Colorado Springs, CO.
Memorial donations may be made to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum or to the Gateway Presbyterian Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Aubrey West
Chris Milhollan
August 21, 2020
He was a great teacher! Made history interesting.
JeNene Means
September 12, 2017
I wish I had looked him up sooner so he could have known that I respected him and remembered him and the impact he had on me, my whole life. I'm sorry for your loss. He was an amazing teacher and a great man. We are richer for having known him even for one school year, and society is poorer for having lost him.
Dave Ryan
August 26, 2017
I met Aubrey when I worked at the Pioneers Museum. He always had a sunny disposition and was an invaluable member of the volunteer staff, greeting visitors at the front desk and making them feel at home. Always the jokester, after losing his home in Mountain Shadows during the Waldo Canyon fire, he offered to sell me the burned out hulk of his Subaru dirt cheap!
You will be missed Aubrey! Rest In Peace.
Stephanie Lindberg
August 25, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear this news. He was a wonderful teacher, and now that I'm a teacher I find myself talking to my students about Mr. West. Thanks for the memories.
john riesberg
August 24, 2017
Aubrey was one of the best teachers that I knew at North, back in the day. His impact on kids and staff was awesome! You still owe me a Brown Bess...
Jennifer Schabert
August 23, 2017
I hope you know how many students' lives were touched by you. Thanks for encouraging knowledge Mr. West!
Shana Hurlbutt Sanderson
August 23, 2017
Mr. West was one of my favorite teachers at Palmer High School. He helped me take two AP history tests. He had a passion for history. Which helped me to love history as well. Condolences to his family he will be greatly missed. He influenced many people through his teaching and his life.
August 22, 2017
One of the finest human beings I've ever had the pleasure to know. You will be missed my friend. May you find peace as you cross country ski your way into the great beyond.
Rhiannon
August 22, 2017
Mr. West is the reason I got to nationals in History Day, and the reason I became a social scientist. He showed me how amazing it was to study and understand social systems, and how useful it is to have historical context for current events. He was a gifted and inspiring teacher.
Nicole GuBrath
August 22, 2017
I had Mr. West as an Instructor at PPCC. His sense of humor and love of history was unmatched. I so looked forward to his class, and feel lucky to have known him.
August 22, 2017
Your were a great teacher. I was a student at North Jr. High when you taught there. You left a legacy in History. Rest in Peace Mr. West.
Chris Milhollan
August 21, 2017
Aubrey taught me 2 classes through College of St. Francis, my 2 favorite classes! He made class interesting & fun. Wonderful man!
Tracie Ricketts/Followell
August 21, 2017
I had Mr. West for homeroom.He had a lot of good stories to tell about his life. One of my favorite teachers. My condolences to his family
Loury Mulhern
August 21, 2017
Great memories with Mr. West although I didn't like the class or history he kept pushing me to get decent grades!
Stephanie Rhea-Rowland
August 21, 2017
He was my favorite teacher ever. He encouraged me to be funny. I adored this man. He definetly impacted my life. I made sure to get his class all 3 years of jr high. RIP Mr.West.
Joan Silverstein
August 20, 2017
Mr. West was one of my history teachers at North Junior. He was inspiring and a true professional as a teacher. I had a great time at North and enjoyed learning from Mr. West 1978-1981
Tera McAllister
August 20, 2017
Mr.West I'll never forget the first day I walked into your classroom in 7th grade, scared to death...But you made me feel welcome from day one and I couldn't wait for your class everyday there after! RIP Mr.West you helped shaped so many young lives.
Brent Hendricks
August 20, 2017
A great history teacher. I enjoyed his class and teaching more than any while attending North Jr High. Prayers to his family during their loss.
Scott Sinnott
August 20, 2017
Of all the teachers I had in life, he is one I think of the most often. As weird as it sounds, we got each other and that went a long way for me as far as learning from him. He was a treasure and I will, as always, think of him fondly. God speed, Captain.
Travers Jordan
August 20, 2017
Aubrey (Mr.) West was my favorite and best history teacher. I was glad to be able to reconnect with him a number of years later when he hired me to work on his computer. Thank you for making history come alive, Mr. West!
Wendy
August 20, 2017
I had Mr. West as a teacher years ago, and he is the reason I love history as much as I do. He was an amazing teacher and will be missed.
August 20, 2017
One of the best teachers I've ever been around, a good friend. He was a true American
Pat Gulya
August 18, 2017
We enjoyed seeing Aubrey every time we visited my mom at Brookdale. We loved his upbeat attitude and sense if humor. We were so sorry to hear about his passing. Peace and blessings to you all. Pat Gulya and Frank Bailey
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