Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
NameHelena M. (Bubbles) STIMATZ
BirthOct 29, 1905, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY70
DeathOct 6, 1965, Woodstock, Ulster Co., NY
Burial1965, Woodstock Cemetery, Ulster Co, NY
Education7
FatherAlexander Viktor STIMATZ (1880-1942)
MotherHelena GLATT (1879-1949)
Misc. Notes
From The Kingston Daily Freeman, October 7, 1965
Mrs. Helen West, 59, of Woodstock, died suddenly Wednesday night at her residence. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of Alexander and Helena Glad Stimatz. She had resided in Woodstock since 1933 and was a member of the Tuesday Club. Surviving are her husband, William E. West; two sons, William R. West and Donald A. West, both of Woodstock; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Maguire of Alexandria Bay; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Michael Yess of New Paltz and Abraham Cohen of Brooklyn. Also surviving are nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2 p. m. at the Lasher Funerral Horne Inc ., Woodstock. The Rev. James W. Cook, pastor of the Overlook Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in tile Woodstock Cemetery. Frlends may call at the funeral home Friday 7 to 9 p. m.

From the Kingston Daily Freeman, September 10, 1925
Miss Helen Stimatz and friend, William West, Anthony Stimatz and some friends of Brooklyn were weekend and over Labor Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Stomatz.
Spouses
BirthDec 5, 1903, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY10
DeathJan 16, 1994, Woodstock, Ulster Co., NY
Burial1994, Woodstock Cemetery, Ulster Co, NY
OccupationRadio Batteries / Auto Mechanic / Construction Business
Education8
FatherCharles Elijah WEST (1867-1953)
MotherEleanor Marie (Ella) SHORT (1874-1965)
Misc. Notes
Moved from NYC to Woodstock, NY
Farmed unsuccessfully for a short time during the Depression.
First business in NYC was renting and repairing radio batteries.
Class A-trained auto mechanic until after WWII.
Started a construction business. Had over 50 emplyees and 30+ trucks.
Real estate development.
He and his siblings all had red hair.
His mother called him Erwin.
Qualified and raced in the Indianapolis 500 with a partner, ca.1932-1933.
House in Woodstock was originally a barn, bought from the Rixson/Canon estate, who were lock hardware manufacturers. House made of native bluestone. He and Billy’s office was in the hay barn.
MarriageOct 3, 1924
ChildrenWilliam (Bill) Robert (1926-)
 Donald Anthony (1930-2022)
 Patricia M. (1932-2015)
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