from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Paige H. West, 82, of Pompano Beach, Fla., died Nov. 23, 2014.

He had been a local resident since 1986 after moving from Salisbury, Md.

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Paige West and Adios Butler, the Horse of the Year in 1960 and 1961.

Mr. West was retired from the harness horse racing business. He was the trainer and sometimes driver of Adios Butler, the Horse of the Year in 1960 and 1961.

He is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, Todd (Mary) and Dana; grandchildren, Lauren and Cory; and many friends.

No services are being planned.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Standardbred Retirement Foundation, 108 F. Old York Road, Hamilton, NJ 08620.

Arrangements were made by Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 200 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Phone: 954.941.4111.