Cecily Anne Westermann
Cecily Anne Westermann (nee Smith), died peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Nazareth Living Center, following a recent diagnosis of a brain tumor. Her husband, Bob, daughter, Yvette, and parents, Dr. Ellen and Dr. Albert Smith, pre-decease her.
She leaves behind a daughter, Angie Vorholt (Greg) Wilsey, son-in-law, Vincenzo Zanti, grandson Joseph (Jordan) Cooper, granddaughter, Josie Zanti (Dan Forster), a great-grandson, Sebastian Forster, and another great-grandson due in June.
Cecily was brilliant, possessing a Masters in Statistics, which she used daily for her true passion of serving animals. She worked at the Humane Society of Missouri for nearly 50 years, was active in many animal rights endeavors, and was a founding member of OpSPOT (Operation Stop Pet Overpopulation Today) which she co-founded in 1995, dedicated to eliminating the unnecessary euthanasia of dogs and cats by providing free or low cost spays and neuters to limit the number of unwanted pets being born. She still served as a board member of OpSPOT.
Memorial tribute to OpSPOT preferred:
P.O. Box 29563
St. Louis, Missouri 63127
Goodbye Cecily it was a pleasure to work with you at the good old Humane Society of MO. I probably met you when I was about 6 years old, back in 1965 , and had the pleasure of working with Angie as well. I know Chief will welcome you with open arms and show you around …. Thank you for all your years in the animal field.