William West - Licensed Funeral Director

Click to email Bill: bill@westfuneralhome.com

William (Bill) joined the family business in 1970 following his discharge from the Army. Prior to military service, Bill had attended the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University before graduating from the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1969. Bill married Flora McIntyre of Prosper, North Dakota in 1972. They made their home in Casselton until 1974, when they moved to West Fargo and established a new funeral home. In 1979, Bill and Flora purchased the Casselton funeral home from Bill's father and began operating both locations as West Funeral Homes, Inc. Thirty years after establishing the West Fargo location, Bill and Flora remodeled the facility and added an additional 6,500 square feet. In May of 2013, they sold the funeral home to his nephew, Craig who will continue as the fourth generation of West Funeral Home. Bill is planning to enjoy retirement and will occasionally be assisting at the funeral home when needed.

Bill enjoys spending time with his wife, Flora, four children Brooks, Andrew, Ivy and Medora, golfing and hunting.

Kirk D. Carlson - Licensed Funeral Director

Click to email Kirk:kirk@westfuneralhome.com

Kirk grew up in Devils Lake, ND. He attended North Dakota State University and graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Mortuary Science in 1992. Kirk has worked with West Funeral Home since 1993. He lives in West Fargo with his wife Christi, and sons Zachary, Dillon and Nicholas. Kirk is active with West Fargo Hockey Association and a member of Faith Lutheran Church.

Craig W. Olson - Licensed Funeral Director

Click to email Craig: craig@westfuneralhome.com

Craig was born and raised between Argusville and Arthur, ND. He graduated from Dakota High School in Arthur. In 1994, he recieved a Bachelors Degree in Business Adminstration and minor in Economics from NDSU in Fargo. He went on to attend the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he graduated with high honors in Mortuary Science. In 1997, he returned to the area to work for his uncle at the West Funeral Home. Craig has served National Funeral Directors Association as a member of the Professional Conduct Committee and is currently serving on the Member Resource Advisory Group. Locally he is treasurer of his church and member of the Fargo Jaycees. He also is a Past President of the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association, a past West Fargo Chamber Ambassador, Past President of the Fargo Jaycees and member the North Dakota Jaycees Convention Committee. He was honored with the highest recognition in the North Dakota Jaycees that being a "Roughrider." In May of 2009, Craig was bestowed upon the prestigious "Ambassador" Award from the United States Jaycees. Craig married Laura Harthan in 2009. In 2011, they welcomed the birth of a daughter to their family. In 2013, Craig and Laura bought the funeral home from Bill and will continue the family legacy of four generations of ownership and serving the Red River Valley.

He enjoys singing at local functions, working on the family farm and spending time with family among other hobbies.

Andrew West - Licensed Funeral Director

Andrew grew up in West Fargo, ND, where he graduated from West Fargo High School in 1996. He then attended North Dakota State University. After working in manufacturing and as a welder for several years he decided to return to school.  Andrew attended the University Of Minnesota, where he earned a Mortuary Science degree in 2009.  Andrew now lives in West Fargo, where he attends Community Presbyterian Church.   

Bruce Thompson - Funeral Assistant

Bruce grew up in the Page, ND, area and has lived in West Fargo, ND, for many years. Bruce and his wife, Helen, raised their children in West Fargo and are active members of Faith Lutheran Church, West Fargo. Bruce worked at Dakota Electric Supply, Fargo, before retiring. He now enjoys his time on the golf course.

Brooks West - PT Administrative Assistant

Brooks West has been working in the office at West Funeral Home since 2010.  He was born and raised in West Fargo and graduated from West Fargo High School in 1994. He attained a BA in Fine Art from MSUM in 1999 and is currently seeking a second degree from the same institution in the field of education.  In his spare time, Brooks enjoys playing the guitar, painting and travel.