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H. Vincent Warr

H. Warr Obituary

H. Vincent Warr A kind and caring man has left this world. Vince was on his way to one of his very favorite places -- the Brookdale Golf Course - when he suffered sudden cardiac arrest on Friday, September 7, 2007. He loved to play golf there with his long-time friends and many new ones he had met since he started working part-time in the Pro Shop. This was a dream job for Vince; he loved the people he worked with and was the most relaxed and happiest we've ever seen him. Vincent was born on December 1, 1947 to Harold G. and Lucille A. Warr in Denver, Colorado. He grew up in Colorado and was in the first graduating class of the new Greeley West High School in 1966. After high school, Vince enlisted in the United States AirEForce. While in the Air Force he was an Air Traffic Controller and served at various bases throughout the United States. He was very patriotic and proud to serve his country. He fondly reflected on his tours, especially those in Galena and Kotzebue, Alaska. He was honorably discharged in October 1976. Following his discharge, Vince was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Computer Operator, responsible for multiple operating systems which directly impact air safety. He retired in 2005 with more than 37 years of service to the people of the United States of America. Vince was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He and Marian, his wife of 31 years, thoroughly enjoyed the time they spent together. They worked on home improvement projects, enjoyed their cats Tia and Max and often went on short trips or just out for a drive. The Oregon coastline was always that special place to go. Vince was a loving, caring and generous human being. He will be remembered with love by his family and friends for his intelligence, sense of humor, wonderful stories and, of course, his wonderful smiling face. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife Marian, daughter Elaine, granddaughter Megan, mother Lucille Warr, sisters Joanie (Don) Hohnstein, Michelle (Ron) Geisick, brothers Ed (Karen) Warr and Richard (Dana) Warr, several nieces and nephews and his best friend, Walt Andrews. He was preceded in death by his father Harold G. Warr and his grandparents Vincent and Marsha Belthem. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County in memory of Vince. Services will be at the Valley Chapel at MountainEView Funeral Home in Lakewood on Friday, September 14 at 3:00pm. Reception to follow in the Willow Room at the Celebration of Life Center at Mountain View Funeral Home.

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Sep. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for H. Warr

16 Entries

Sharon

December 25, 2007

Christmas in Heaven! How wonderful to actually hear the Angels singing praises proclaiming the birth of our Savior. Remember when you used to say . . . "it's really Hark the 'Harold' angels sing"---now the Herald Angels are singing and you are a witness! Merry Christmas my friend.

Michele Geisick

December 8, 2007

Dear Vince,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. I know that it is late but, you know me, I'm never on time. I miss you terribly. We always had the big milestone birthdays the same year, now there is a big gap. I remember how you would joke about how old I was getting and my reply was that I will always be younger than you! I thought that we would be able to joke like that for years to come. Well anyway Happy Birthday.

Love your little Sis, Michele

Sharon

December 1, 2007

Happy 60th Birthday, my friend! You're spending your birthday with Jesus this year. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon

November 25, 2007

Vince---on this Thanksgiving weekend, many of us have fond memories of Thanksgivings past. No one could come close to your special sweet potato dish, delivered with that twinkling smile---you KNEW it was good! Especially this year, we're thankful that you were allowed to touch our lives, even if the time was short. Rest peacefully good friend!

Joanie Hohnstein

November 13, 2007

I remember a time when Vince was home on leave and he came to my house dressed in his blues, oh he was so handsome and he had that twinkle in his eyes(always that twinkle) and that beautiful smile and he had on a pair of white gloves, with which he commenced to to take his fingers across the top of my door frames to see if there was any dirt there. I fooled him, I had made sure that I had cleaned the tops this time. We both laughed, I had beat him at his little game. I will never forget the look on his face. I will never forget that day. You were so proud of your uniform and serving your country and I was proud of you too. I thank the Lord everyday for you as a brother. I couldn't have asked for a better one and one of these days we will be back together. I will always love you. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Love Sis

Sharon

November 10, 2007

Staff Sergeant H.V. Warr, on this Veterans Day weekend, I honor you and thank you for your commitment and service to our Country. You were always so proud of your time in the Air Force . No one ever looked sharper in uniform than you did--whether it was in fatigues or your dress blues! You were taught a trade, and you in turn taught others. Your focus on the importance of your skill set was steadfast, yet you always managed to prioritize and balance your commitment to your God, country and family. Sleep peacefully my good friend, until you and your family are once again reunited in the home that your God has promised to all who believe on Him, those who profess Jesus as Savior and Lord. Again . . . thank you, Vince!

Joanie Hohnstein

October 18, 2007

Marian
You know how my heart goes out to you for the loss of your husband and my lovely brother, Vince. Ever since we were kids growing up Vince, Eddie and I were constantly togehter and then Rich came along and it was the four of us for a long time, until our sister came along. I was their guardian, their protector and the one they turned to for help. we did everything together. we always respected each other no matter what. My brothers have always been my heart and my soul, and I lost a big chunk of it when God took him from us. I will miss the weekly calls we made to each other. His funny laugh, his beautiful smile and his stupid "blond jokes" that he use to tell me. I will always love you Vince and know that one day we will be together again. And I want to thank you sis, for giving my brother 31 happy years of his life and for loving him and taking care of him.
God Bless you Vince, rest in peace.
Love forever Joanie

Sharon Chappius

September 25, 2007

Marian---I have no words to adequately express my sympathy to you and your family----just the knowledge that because of a decision for Jesus in 1970, Vince is in heaven waiting for that grand reunion where we'll once again see his twinkling eyes and warming smile. May God comfort you with your years of wonderful memories of this special guy! Sincerely, Sharon

Parmela "Parm" Badding-Powell

September 18, 2007

I extend my deepest sympathies to you, Marian and to your family for the loss of a wonderful man. Vince and I worked together at the FAA center. I was the one he called if there were ever any problems with the IBM mainframe. He always carried a smile and a
“How ya doing there Parm’ greeting. We had some common life events, we were both born in Colorado, both lived in Greeley at the same time and attended the same schools. (Although I was 10 years behind him) At his retirement shindig, he thanked me for solving his VM problems, but it was I who respected his knowledge and his computer skills.

Bob Adams

September 18, 2007

I was sad to hear of Vince's sudden death. I worked with Vince and had the pleasure of playing golf and sharing great times. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends

Matthew Jay McCully

September 17, 2007

I was so sad to read of Vince's sudden passing. I worked with Vince, and had the chance to golf with him several times. He was always a pleasure to be around. What a very nice man he was! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

James Hutchinson

September 15, 2007

True friends are like diamonds-precious but rare.False friends are like Autumn leaves-found everywhere. Vince was a diamond.

Dennis Thomas

September 13, 2007

Vince was a co-worker, friend, and one heck of a golfer. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolence.

Barbara Phillips

September 12, 2007

To the Warr Family,
Vince is remembered fondly by old friends, as well as new. We hope that soon you will remember only the good times and the music of his life.
Please accept our deepest sympathies,
Gary and Barb Phillips

Janice Williams

September 12, 2007

Elaine,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your step-father. Know that you, Meg and your mother are in my thoughts and prayers.

Janice W.

Michele Geisick

September 12, 2007

Vince was the best big brother a girl could ever want. He use to take me almost everywhere he would go. I will miss his love, his smile, his warmth, and his sense of humor. Be happy big brother.

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