Dr. Donald Lee Westerfield

Dr. Donald Lee Westerfield, age 86 passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home in Ballwin, Missouri. He was born on September 6, 1934, in, Arkansas to Mathew Hayden and Ella Maud (Jones) Westerfield. On June 14, 1958, in Arkansas he was united in marriage to Mary Louise Cotton, she survives at the home. Other survivors include: two granddaughters – Ashley Marie Daniel of St. Louis, Missouri and Errin Nichole Westerfield of DeSoto, Missouri; one great-granddaughter – Breann Renee Starz of St. Louis and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons- Ronald H. Westerfield and Dr. Douglas L. Westerfield and seven brothers and sisters. Donald was a United States Coast Guard Veteran; he earned his PhD and started out as an Associate professor U.S. W. Louisiana, econometrician with Southwestern Bell Telephone in St. Louis for twelve years, associate professor, Webster U., St. Louis, 1984-1989; professor economics, Webster U., St. Louis, since 1989; director London Campus, Webster U., 1989. Visiting professor Webster U. in Leiden, Netherlands, 1986, Leiden and Geneva, 1987, Geneva, 1988. Consultant to various firms, St. Louis, since 1972. . He enjoyed fishing, flying, traveling, cooking, music and was an avid reader and publisher of several books. A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Condolences may be posted on this website.