Background
West, James Stuart was born on January 22, 1935 in Modesto, California, United States. Son of Donald Hayden and Ruby Edith (Garrison) W.
West, James Stuart was born on January 22, 1935 in Modesto, California, United States. Son of Donald Hayden and Ruby Edith (Garrison) W.
Associate of Arts, Menlo Junior College, Menlo Park, California, 1955; student, Kansas State University, 1957-1958.
Vice president, J.S. West & Company, Modesto, California, since 1958.
Board of directors, secretary-treasurer Delta Blood Bank, Stockton, California, since 1972. Board of directors, vice-chairman Modesto Chamber of Commerce, 1980-1989 (Distinguished Svc. award 1989). Member California Egg Committee (board directors 1985-1992, chairman 1992-1995), Pacific Egg and Poultry Association (board directors 1984-1992, president 1992, 93), American Egg Board (board directors since 1989, treasurer 95-, chairman since 1997), Rotary (president Modesto club 1979-1980, Paul Harris fellow 1977).
Married Sandra Lee Hedman, June 7, 1958 (divorced). Married Jessie Lee Dunn, May 23, 1973. Children: Jason sTephan, Janet Lynn.