William Paul Warnock

William Paul Warnock
1/24/1934 ~ 11/21/2014
William Paul Warnock, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home the morning of November 21, 2014 at the age of 80, after a brief battle with kidney cancer. He is survived by his wife, Helen Afton Hansen Warnock; children, Matt Warnock (Carol), Greg Warnock (Diane), Steve Warnock (Melissa), Brad Warnock, Laura Warnock Carrera (Rory), and Diana Warnock Kolhoff (Randy); grandchildren, Heather Warnock, Abbie Warnock, Stephanie Warnock Woodard (Eddie), Jensen Warnock (Katie), Davis Warnock (Whitney), Madison Warnock, Kate Warnock, Meg Warnock, Luke Warnock, Ashley Vanderlaan, Sydney Vanderlaan, Andrew Warnock, Ella Warnock, Jacob Warnock, Sarah Grace Warnock, Gabriel Carrera, Declan Carrera, Helena Kolhoff, Alaia Kolhoff; and great grandchildren, Paige Helm, Kapri Warnock, Zurik Warnock, Dublin Warnock, Lexi Warnock, Cohen Warnock. He is also survived by his sisters, Irva Larsen and Arda Jean Christensen.
Paul was born on January 24, 1934 in Sigurd, Utah to Irvin Leroy Warnock and Lexia Dastrup. Following a career at Richfield High School that included Senior Class President, Student Body President, and star center of the basketball team, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Central States Mission (Chicago area). He graduated from the University of Utah and completed an MBA at the Harvard School of Business.
Magic entered his life when he met the love of his life, Helen Afton Hansen. They met in Sunday School at age 17 and they fell fast in love. He proposed by letter as he returned from his mission. They were married in the Manti Temple July 27, 1956. This last summer they celebrated 58 years together with family and friends.
Their life was filled with adventure and love and frequent changes of address. They made their home in Provo, Boston, Geneva Switzerland, Northern and Southern California, and finally in Salt Lake City. He was a hard worker and a talented businessman. He ran numerous companies and consulted with others, developing a reputation as a valuable turnaround man.
He lived a life dedicated to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the faith that he held so dear. He served in numerous callings, and loved teaching and discussing The Gospel. He taught the High Priest Quorum every month until very recently. He found great fellowship in the Church and maintained friendships all over world. Wherever he lived, his ward families were his second families and he cherished the relationships he found there.
Toward the end of his life, Paul spent his time caring for and doting on his bride. He loved her with all his heart. He died next to her, facing her, and wanting nothing but to be with her.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain Oaks LDS Ward located at 11570 S. Wasatch Blvd. Sandy, Utah. There will be a viewing preceding the funeral service at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Irvin L. Warnock Scholarship Fund c/o Arda Jean Christensen, 1630 E Olive Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84124.
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