Wesley E. Dean Ortley

December 03,1953-October 17, 2025

Wesley E. Dean Ortley, 71, passed away on October 17, 2025, in

Baker, West Virginia. He was born on December 03,1953

in Long Island, Nebraska.

Wes lived a life marked by resilience, hard work, and

an unwavering love for his family.

Wesley's early years included time at a Native American boarding

school in the Midwest. He emerged with determination and

purpose. He earned his GED and became a certified welder,

taking pride in his craft. Afterward, he worked diligently as a

truck driver for Waste Management and later as a maintenance

worker on a farm in Berryville, VA.

Known for his infectious laughter and quick wit, Wesley had a

talent for bringing joy to others. His signature sayings- "Go to

Bed," "Smoking bud and drinking bud," "Fire it up," and "If you

do not believe me just ask me"- remain cherished memories

among his family and friends.

Family was at the heart of everything Wes did. He is lovingly

remembered by his children Dorthy and Andy LaPorta, Kimberly

and Steve Collins, Janette Cox, Mary Campbell, and Juanita

Ortley. His grandchildren Roxanne Grooms, Richard "Ricky" and

Laura Zinn, Colleen Zinn, Rachel and Scott Williamson, Joeseph

Ratcliff, Dean Collins, Carolyn Collins, Theodore Cox, Leeann

Dorgan, Jennifer Morrow, Benjimen McIntosh, Ethan Ortley, and

John McGranahan.

He is also survived by many Great-grandchildren and

2 Great-great grandchildren.

He is also survived by His siblings Mona and Sonny Bear Hill, Merle and

Donna Redbear, Donette Redbear, Jeffery Dolbear,

and Evelyn Kongi, Georgette Kongi. Step siblings Ray Rouillard, Vern

Rouillard, and Sonia Rouillard. Many nieces and nephews and

cousins in the west.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Virginia Ortley;

parents Delores Redbear and Clarence Ortley; children Patricia

Zinn, Richard David Zinn, and Roger Zinn; siblings Elvis Ortley,

Toni Owen, and his aunt Verna who raised him and siblings.

Grandchildren Marvin Grooms sr, Christopher Cox, LaTarian

White; and David T. Zinn.

Services will be held on October 24, 2025. The viewing will be at

11am and service at 12 pm at Cartwright Funeral Home in

Winchester, Va

Interment will be at Shenandoah Memorial Park in

Winchester, VA.

If you can't make it in person, it will be available on zoom.

Any donations can be made to

Cartwright Funeral Home 232 E Fairfax Lane

Winchester, Va. 22601

Ministry of Comfort Entrusted to

Cartwright Funeral Home

Winchester, VA

cartwrightfuneralhome.com