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Warren McKenna Obituary

Warren McKenna 1950 ~ 2009 Warren McKenna, age 59, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009 at his home in Sandy, Utah, surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be greatly missed.Warren was born March 5, 1950 in Roosevelt, Utah, to Gilbert and Almeda McKenna. He served a two-year LDS mission in Taiwan from 1969-1971 and has served faithfully in many callings in the LDS church. He married Kathryn Chipman on January 27, 1972 in the Cardston, Alberta Temple and was a devoted husband and father of six children. Warren and Kathy served for five years in the Salt Lake Inner City Project and most recently as service missionaries for Deseret Industries. Warren especially cherished the time he spent in the Uinta Basin where he grew up. He loved hunting in the Book Cliffs, fishing, camping, and collecting rocks with his family. Warren sincerely loved those close to him and made great friends through his work, serving in church callings, in the neighborhood, and throughout the community. He took great interest in family history and actively participated in organizing research for the McKenna family line. Warren is survived by his wife; children, (Cory) Judd, Thomas (Heather) McKenna, Erin (Val) Bingham, David (Misty) McKenna, Michael (Brittany) McKenna, and Mark (Sheena) McKenna; grandchildren, Jackson, Katie, James, Luke, Keanon, Kayla, Averie, and Jamie; sisters, Elaine (Aral) Allred, LaJean Smith, and (Joanne) McKenna; and mother-in-law, Mary Chipman. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl McKenna; sister, Joyce Duncan; daughter, Kimberly Judd; granddaughter, Amada; and father-in-law, Richard Chipman. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Hidden Valley 3rd Ward, 11755 S. Highland Dr. (2000 East) Sandy, Utah. Friends may call at the ward building on Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. and prior to the funeral service on Friday, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interment: Sandy City Cemetery, 700 E. 9000 S. Funeral Directors: Garner Funeral Home.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jun. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Warren McKenna

17 Entries

Cristen and Alan Garside

June 15, 2009

Kathy and Kids,

We are so sorry to hear about Warren, he fought so long and hard he deserves the rest. Your family means so much to us. We know it must have been a great reunion for Warren and Kim. You are in our prayers.

Love,
Alan and Cristen Garside

Haley & Eric Steele

June 12, 2009

Mike and Britt,

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We hope you will always remember the good times with your dad and dad-in-law. We love you so much.

Dennis & Tami Ferguson

June 11, 2009

We were sad to learn of Warren's passing. Both Tami and I were old school mates of his at Union High in Roosevelt. Warren had a big heart and gentle demeanor. One of the pure in heart. Our heart goes out to Kathy and family.

Earl and Saundra Maeser

June 11, 2009

Dear Kathy and Family:

We were honored and blessed to serve with Kathy and Warren in the Inner City Project for 5 plus years. Our memories of that experience and your part in our lives are very sweet and warm and, thankfully, will always be with us. We are grateful for your dedication and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and your examples to all as you struggled with Warren's last illness these past three years. I know the Lord is accepting of your contributions, service and examples to all of us and pray that He will always be with you and your family, Kathy, in the days ahead. We know He will. We love you so very much.

Paige Smart

June 11, 2009

Sending you love at this time. The life he lived is reflected in his children, especially in Mark.

Clair Allen

June 11, 2009

Judy and I are sadden to hear of Warren passing. The Earl McKenna family were our neighbors in Hyde Park. Warren was a great man and know your family will miss his guidance. May God bless your family.

Sean & Emily Page

June 10, 2009

McKenna Family
We are so sorry to hear about Bro McKenna's passing he was a great man and a wonderful and worthy priesthood holder. He will be missed.
You Will all be in our prayers we are so sorry.

June 10, 2009

"Christ-like" is a good descriptor of Warren...with faith, hope and charity and an eye single to the glory of God... quietly teaching with love, by example as well as through word. His obvious love of family and the gospel and his unwavering testimony will never be forgotten.
Love, Janet and Norris and family

June 10, 2009

Kathy,
Janet and I are so very sorry for Warrens passing. He was always so endearing and we came to love you and him during our service together in the Inner City. He will certainly be missed by everyone that knows him.
Love,
The Reeds

Barbara Taylor

June 10, 2009

Kathryn, I was so sorry to hear of Warrens passing. I know that he suffered a great deal, but he had such a great attitude,and he worried about you and his family. He was a wonderful person and I know that no one will miss him more than you. We talked a great deal about death and our daughters who has gone on before us. Just remember that Kimberly will be there with him and they will be waiting for you. my deepest sympathy is with you and your family.

Bryce & JoRae Bowthorpe

June 10, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McKenna family and may God watch over you all. We always enjoyed Warren when he would deliver High Country Food to us, he would always talk to my husband about hunting and all the stories that would follow, he was such a great person to chat with on any subject. Warren was a thoughtfull person and we will miss his warm smile and enthusiasm.

Bob and Sherrie Etherington

June 10, 2009

McKenna Family,
Warren was a dear friend to us. We loved the times that we spent discussing the programs that could make life better for others. We felt so bad to see him suffer and not be able to do all that he wanted to do. We know that he is so much better off now, in a better place and released from the pain and restrictions. Our memories will sustain us as we're able to reflect on our time together. We pray that yours will do the same for you. We will miss him but know that we will see him again. We've so admired Kathy's strength through this difficult time. Much love to you and may you be sustained in your sorrow.

Jason Bagley

June 10, 2009

I am stunned to learn of Warren's death. I was bishop of the Rose Park Center Ward during the years of his service to the inner city project. He was a tremendous leader and support to the Lord's loving work among the people there. Even now I can distinctly remember my interactions with him with great fondness and appreciation for his caring way. I want his dear wife and family to know that your husband and father made a significant difference in my life and the lives of dozens of my ward members. Thank you for supporting him in those efforts.

June 10, 2009

Mike and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rebecca Chapman

Evelyn Frederick

June 10, 2009

Dear McKenna Family: We are so saddened to hear that Warren is not with us anymore. It was always pleasure to see him at church and in the community. He always was so kind to our family and to me, He was so proud of all of you. I hope you find some comfort in all your many friends. With love, Evelyn Frederick

Maridean Mines

June 10, 2009

Dear Kathy and family,
I was so sad to read of Warren's passing. I have missed your calls and his visits from the "HCF" days. I will always remember his positive outlook on life and his wonderful smile. Kathy please let me know if I can help you in any way. You have wonderful children and family I know, but when they aren't around please count on me as a friend that will be there.

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