BILL WARNER

BILL WARNER
July 17, 1931 - October 26, 2025
Bill J. Warner, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his El Castillo home in Santa Fe on October 26, 2025, surrounded by his three daughters. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Ft. Lupton, Colorado, to J.C. and Dakota Warner, and was raised on the family ranch.
Bill's wife, Joan Warner, passed away in May 2024. He is survived by his three daughters, Cynthia Warner, Sandra Whitney (John), and Carie Corry; and his six grandchildren, who adored him: Tucker Whitney, Tegan Whitney, Kyla Pinkard (Theo Stanley), Dakota Corry, Noel Corry, and Skye Corry.
Bill's life was marked by his love for his wife and family, and by his compassion, generosity, humility, and humor. He graduated from Ft. Lupton High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Shelton (DD-790). He met his wife of 68 years, Joan, while attending Colorado State University, where he earned his B.S. in Soil Science.
He began his professional career with the Soil Conservation Service, later moving to the Bureau of Land Management, where he retired as Chief Appraiser in 1985. He loved woodworking, wagon building, hiking, skiing, traveling, working on projects around the home, and helping his daughters with their homes and projects as well.
Bill and Joan moved to New Mexico in 1964, living first in Roswell and then in Socorro. They settled in Santa Fe in 1968. Over the past 50 years, they traveled far and wide, exploring much of the world-Maui, Colorado, Switzerland, and Italy being among their favorite destinations.
He was active in the Santa Fe Rotary Club, and he and Joan were long-term members of St. John's United Methodist Church.
Bill touched many lives with his kindness, gentle nature, and cowboy manners and ways. His daughters, grandchildren, and friends will miss him immensely and will strive to carry on his kind and generous spirit.
A service date has not yet been set but will likely take place in the spring.