4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
WEST, MARGARET ELLA “MAGGIE” O’MALLEY
November 22, 1939 to December 31, 2022
Margaret (Maggie) Ella O’Malley West passed away peacefully in her home at The Terraces of Phoenix on December 31, 2022. Maggie was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 22, 1939. Her parents, John and Margaret O’Malley moved to Tempe, Arizona where Maggie grew up. She graduated from Arizona State University in 1960, and was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Maggie and her husband, Tony West moved to central Phoenix where she taught elementary school and raised a family to include 3 sons, and 5 grandchildren.
As a vivacious member of the Phoenix community, Maggie belonged and held leadership positions with the Assistance League of Phoenix, Junior League of Phoenix, 1984 Olympic Committee, Brophy Mothers’ Guild, and past President of Boys Hope Arizona. She gave generously of her time and energy to Brophy and St. Francis Parish in Phoenix with volunteer support.
The true light and joy in Maggie’s life came from her family, which she considered “perfect in all ways.” Her unconditional love, strength, heartfelt warmth and steadfast support as a wife, mother, and grandmother were given unselfishly…a true gift and treasured legacy to be passed on. She will be missed enormously by family, friends, and community. Her memory forever honored as a beautiful women of style, grace and generosity with a joyful spirit.
Maggie is survived by her three sons: Bill (Lisa), John (Sherry) and Steve (Fawn). She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren: Anthony, Nicholas, Lucas, Madeleine and Phillip.
There will be a visitation from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Maggie’s honor on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N Central Ave, Phoenix.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Maggie West to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/ or Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona https://bhghaz.org/ .
My sincere condolences to Steve and the entire West family!
It was such a pleasure to know and able to be Maggie’s caregiver for a short time. For that brief period of time, I learned how much Maggie loves her family. She’s very generous in all forms of generosity. She’s a God fearing person and a good Catholic woman.
Maggie is big fan of football and other sports as expected since she’s the only lady out of 5 in the West household. She loves watching the Olympic Games, sports games, news, about the monarchy and crime shows. She mostly enjoyed talking and hearing from her three boys and their family. No matter how she feels or her health condition is, she’ll spark up if they are on the phone or visiting her.
Maggie was blessed with loving and caring family.
Maggie’s youngest son Steve is the only one that live in Arizona with his beautiful wife, Fawn.
Steve visited his mother every Sunday, if not Saturday and Fawn goes with him whenever she’s off from work. I remember, Maggie often tell me that Steve made her so happy every time he visits her. Maggie fondly tells me how happy Steve and Fawn together which give her so much joy.
I remember telling my husband on a few occasions how good of a son Steve is. He’s with Maggie every Sunday for like 3 to 4 hrs talking to her, they are watching TV together, eating meals together, preparing Maggie’s pill boxes and taking naps together : )
May you rest in peace Maggie, you finally reunited with your loving husband.
Dear Lord God,
May the souls of Maggie and Tony West, through Your mercy, Rest In Peace. Amen.
Bill, John, Steve. This is a true loss of one of the most loving, kind, funny women I will ever know. All those cops of coffee we drank and laughed and solved all the problems of the world. Your family was truly blessed with an angel. I hope she’s taking good care of Gregg. Love you all. Barbara
Steve! Looks like your mama was a good woman! I see her fruits in your life. Thank you for being my friend and I want to thank your mom for gifting all of us with you! You continue to make a huge difference in my life as a direct result of how your mom raised you! Thank you Maggie!