Peter Westwood 1932 - 2015

[Westyeltz]

It is with a massively heavy heart that I post this evening of the passing this morning of my Dad, Peter Westwood.

Many of you who remember him will know that for many years Dad was more or less a permanent fixture down The Grove and travelled heaven knows how many thousands of miles watching The Yeltz with myself, Jeff and Millie Harris and many combinations of other people.

Dad often watched the Town (as he always called them) as a boy, having relatives in King Street from whom he used to escape family visits to play and watch football on The Rec. He often told the tale of Norman Clifton, with whom he worked, Halesowen goalkeeper after our 1st Round defeat to Hendon in 1955. Poor Norman received massive stick from his fellow workers at Somers on his return to work.

Unfortunately, during latter years Dad was only able to attend games during warmer climes due to poor health, but always stayed in touch with results, reports and information about HTFC. Many thanks to the club for facilitating his far too few visits during this time.

We both enjoyed many great times watching Halesowen, along with some not so great times too, but Dad always stayed loyal to the club, and I think this following gave us a common bond.

Sadly, today after many years of declining health Dad finally lost his fight to hang on to the life he so loved.

I'll miss him. Thanks Dad.

[yeltz85]

Sorry to hear about your loss Westy.

I remember you speaking about him often to me at matches. Sounded like a great man.

Guesty

[RobYeltz]

Sorry to hear of this news Westy.

Thoughts to you, your family and your dads friends.

[YeltzDoc]

Sorry to hear this Westy. Hope you, your mum, Karen and Alex are OK.

[Laurel Lane Lamper]

I'm very sorry to hear your sad news Westy, my thoughts are with you and your family.

[sprout]

So So sorry to hear this Paul - A proud and upstanding man - My thoughts are with you and your family in this most difficult of times

[Poll]

Very sad news. Thinking of you and your family.

[Magnus]

Sorry to hear about your father Paul. Pam & I send our condolences to your family. He was a lovely man - always ready to stop and chat whenever we saw him in the town. He never missed the chance to ask how 'Frank' was. God bless you all at this sad time.

[DJ]

Sorry to hear this news Paul. Peter was one of those familiar faces that made watching the Yeltz such a friendly experience over many, many years – not just at home but on all those away days (including some very long days) around the old West Mids. League and Southern League. May your rich memories of a lovely man provide some comfort to you all at this sad time.

[andy]

Very sad news. Like your good self he was a lovely man of whom you are rightly proud. I hope that you and all the rest of the family can stay strong during this period.