MANCHESTER, N.H. – Kristine S. West, of Manchester and North Sutton, N.H., passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2025, at her home, with family by her side. Kristine was born in Springfield, Vt., Jan. 2, 1950, to Frederick and Frances Spindler. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1968. After graduation, she met the love of her life George Vernon West, at the Springfield Airport, and they were married for 52 years. She continued her work in the aviation field with Precision Airways, Flying Tigers, and FedEx.
She was known by many names: Kris, Tina, Tiney, Kate, Katie, and, most lovingly, Auntie. She and George had no children, but enjoyed their several nieces and nephews. And she spoiled them all. She loved baking chocolate chip cookies, apple pies, and brownies.
Kris was a 45-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary New London Unit 40, and became the New Hampshire department president in 1988-1989. She continued her devotion and love for the veterans, and became the American Legion Auxiliary national president, 2000-2001. During this time, she helped to establish the Veterans Creative Arts Program.
Kate loved to entertain for the holidays, and had decorations for all of them. She also loved the Boston Red Sox, and would keep score as taught by our dad.
Tina is predeceased by her husband George; her parents Fred and Frances Spindler; brothers John Spindler and James Spindler, of Springfield, Vt.; sister Marcia Shepard, of Brattleboro, Vt.; and brother Fred Spindler, of North Port, Fla. She is survived by her sisters Paula Ross, of New London, N.H., and Julie Daniel, of Hadley, N.Y.; and brother Casey Spindler, of North Springfield, Vt.
The funeral will be Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 724 Main Street, New London, N.H. Burial will be at the North Sutton, N.H., cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Veterans Creative Arts Program, c/o American Legion Auxiliary, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
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