Warren Eugene GARRISON

GARRISON, Warren Eugene 78, passed away peacefully in Sonoma on February 5, 2015. The Angels came to take "Papa" to his Eternal Home in Heaven. Warren was born May 16, 1936 in Geary, Oklahoma; a descendant of the Citizen Potawatomi Indians. Moved to California with his family when he was six, attended St. Francis Solano school and Sonoma Valley Union High School. After graduating in 1954, he enlisted and served as an Airman Third-Class studying radar and electronics in the U.S. Air Force. He worked at Sonoma State Hospital for many years. As a long time member of the V.O.M. Lions club, his fellow lions presented him the John Melvin Fellow Award which is the highest honor of the Lion's International Foundation, for his dedication to Humanitarian Services. He was a hard-working productive man who instilled a strong work ethic and commitment to family by example to all that knew him. Warren was the beloved and devoted husband of nearly 55 years to Dorothy Garrison; loving father of: Thomas, Jeffrey, Jennifer, and Crystal Garrison; big brother to Charles Garrison (Peggy). Known as "Papa" by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren (his own and to many others). Let it be said he knew no greater blessing in life than his family and no one feels more blessed to have him be in their lives than his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Warren C. and Lillian Garrison (Sanders), sister, Rita Gregory, and infant daughter, Robin Garrison. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on February 20, 2015, at Sonoma Mountain Veteran's Cemetery, 90 First Street West with a gathering to follow at the family homestead. Memorial donations in Warren's honor may be made to the Valley of the Moon Lions Club, 976 Glenwood Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476.