Wesley Lee Self, 78, passed peacefully surrounded by his family into the loving arms or our Heavenly Father on October 26, 2011. Wes was born February 8, 1933 in Kansas, OK, son of the late Lily and Frank Self, and stepfather Luther Baker. Wes graduated from Notus High School in Notus, ID in 1951. He joined the Army in 1953, serving in the Korean War. After returning home, he attended the University of Idaho. In 1957, Wes married Shirley Ann Woods in Moses Lake WA. They were blessed with three loving children. Wes started his career in Colville WA at the Credit Bureau where he also operated The Steak House restaurant. His spirit led him to pursue several adventures throughout his life. In 1961, he began as a New York Life insurance agent, where for 36 years he achieved the recognition as one of the top salesman in the nation. Wes moved his family to Burbank WA in 1970, and started the Twin Rivers Quarter Horse Ranch where his passion for raising, showing, and racing Quarter horses was successfully pursued. In addition to horses, Wes raised Charolais cattle. In 1985, Wes married Peggy McAuslan and continued to follow his love for horses and the outdoors through team roping and mountain packing with family and friends. Wes is survived by his wife Peggy; brothers Bill and LD; sisters Barbara, Sue, and Joyce; daughter Leanna and husband Larry Rutkauskas; daughter Lori and husband Bruce Simanton; son Kevin and wife Trista; stepson Tyler and wife Tammy McPherson. Wes was blessed with loving grand children; Zachary and wife Jeannette, Casey, Kevin and fianc�e Rohana, Tanner and fianc�e Chelsea, Veronica, Griffin, Lexi, Erica, Jasmyn, and Zayliana. In addition to his devoted family, Wes enjoyed dear friends, touched many lives, and never met a stranger. He will be truly missed. The family invites you to sign the online guest book at www.HillcrestMemorialCenter.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tri-City Chaplaincy Hospice House, or the Tri-City Union Gospel Mission.