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Blake Warren Obituary
Born on July 7, 1985 in Yakima, Washington, Blake Martin Warren left this earthly life much too soon and joined the ranks of fellow saints on October 14, 2019.
The family moved to San Antonio in 1996 and Blake graduated from Clark High School and received his BA in Economics from UTSA. He met his best friend and love of his life, Kelley Klepper, while they both were working at Vanguard Veterinary Associates.
They married on April 21, 2012 and moved to Galveston where Kelley completed her schooling and graduated from UTMB as a Physician Assistant. During that time, Blake continued working for Rackspace Hosting offsite and upon returning to San Antonio in 2014, he excelled in his job performance as an account manager.
None of these accomplishments held a candle to the absolute joy of being a father to daughter, Ansley Marie, born in December 2017.
His love for her was so strong, he wondered if it was even possible to love another child the same.
He also enjoyed race cars, UTSA football games, and particularly the outdoors—hunting and fishing, which he leaves in the loving care of his best friend and brother-in-law, Nick Klepper, to carry on this legacy.
Although he struggled with Crohn's since his teen years, he did not let that define him. Instead, he aimed to put a smile on your face through his delightful sense of humor, storytelling, jokes (sometimes inappropriate!) and just by being in his presence. Blake touched the lives of so many, making friends with all.
Blake is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mary Zimmerman Garneau and Edward Garneau; and paternal grandparents Mary and Robert Warren. He is survived by his wife, Kelley, daughter Ansley, mother and father, Betty and Robert Warren, sister Jennifer, half-brothers Alan (and Lisa) Warren, Keith (and Deborah) Warren, Blair (and Claudia) Warren and half-sister, Shelley Allen, as well as his loving and supportive in-laws, Janice and William Klepper, Nicholas (and Linda) Klepper, Laurel Klepper, uncles, aunts, cousins and numerous close friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on October 24th at 3:00 p.m. at University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249 with a reception following at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Ansley's future; or one of Blake's favorite charities, Texas Youth Hunting Program; or your favorite charity.
Contributions may be sent to Nick Klepper for appropriate distribution: 1029 Water Oak, Schertz, TX 78154. A PayPal account has also been set up at the following link: http://paypal.me/ForAnsley2017
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Memories and Condolences
for Blake Warren
Ross & Gail Felker
October 26, 2019
Blake was a wonderful, caring person. We always enjoyed spending time with him and enjoying his conversation and warm smile. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
The Spring Lake Amigos
Nathan Johnston
October 24, 2019
Maurice & Sandra Hohmann
October 24, 2019
The first time I met Blake was at my Grand daughters 1st birthday party Nov. 2017. Kelly and my daughter work together. Little did we (Blake and I) know that we were networking while talking about hunting and fishing. It was 4 months later that Blake and his family and Nick and his family became part of the Hohmann Family when they became deer hunters on our property at Prairie Mountain just north of Fredericksburg. It did not take long to realize through conversations and Blake's actions that Kelly and his daughter Ansley were the light of his life and that they put the sparkle in his eyes. It was just the other week when Blake and Nick came to the lease that he was talking about taking Ansley hunting this year and take her "shed" hunting in the spring. It was to be his legacy to his daughter. Our family will help pass on that legacy. Although Blake and
Nick are brother-in-laws, they were more like brothers and I know that Nick will help pass on the legacy. We will miss Blake but we are blessed for knowing him.
Friends at Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
October 23, 2019
Very sad, such a young soul. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 23, 2019
You will be missed.
Ron & Holly Cantu
October 22, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all during this difficult time.
Betty Warren
October 22, 2019
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