Daniel Anderson West

Born Jan. 10, 1995 in Dallas, Texas, DANIEL ANDERSON WEST passed away Aug. 8, 2016 in Little Rock, Ark. A family service celebrated his active life on Aug. 11 in nearby Hot Springs. After attending Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Daniel graduated from Park City High School in Park City, Utah and attended Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. Daniel reflected a loving joyful light on his family and many friends around the world. Daniel is survived by his brother, Mark West Jr.of Bradenton, Fla.; his father, Mark West of Little Rock; mother and stepfather, Kimberly Shelton Sachs and Charles Sachs, of Greenwich, Conn.; grandparents, Mark and Ann Shelton of Hot Springs, Bob West and Laquita Scarborough; aunts and uncles Kitsy Shelton and Robert Haiman, Catie, Stacy and Craig West all of Dallas, step-brothers, Colin and Justin Sachs and cousins, Madeline West, and Drew and Kate Haiman. Those who met Daniel on his journey will never forget his sparkling eyes, his charming smile and his kind, empathetic soul. He loved the game of lacrosse, fishing and boating on Lake Hamilton, loudly cheering his favorite teams in many sports, and the camaraderie of brothers in the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity where he served as pledge class president. Daniel carries with him the prayer: "God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference." His family and friends are grateful for our time with Daniel. His youthful spirit and compassion for them will be forever remembered and forever loved.