John Robert Warren, 76, of Nampa, Idaho, was taken home to Jesus Feb. 20, 2006, after losing his courageous battle with acute myelogenous leukemia. He passed away at his home surrounded by loving members of his family.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise, Idaho, with military rites by the U.S. Marine Corps.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Nampa First Church of the Nazarene.

The family will greet friends at a viewing from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel.

Mr. Warren was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Bluford, where he also grew up and graduated from high school at age 16. He met and married Janet (Hawkins) Warren of Mt. Vernon, spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, worked on the Illinois Central Railroad in Bluford, attended Southern Illinois University and completed a BSEE at the University of Illinois.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren spent 20 years in Chino, Calif., where he worked in the aerospace/missile industry and the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Fire Laboratory at Riverside, Calif. In 1977, he transferred to the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, as a R&D electronics engineer, retiring in 1994.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren took the time to enjoy the family (kids, grandkids and great-grandkids) on trips around the U.S., five driving trips to Alaska and numerous campouts. Mr. Warren was the number one fan at his grandchildren’s sporting events, recitals or participation in No Greater Love at the First Church of the Nazarene. The Fourth of July has been an annual gathering of family and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren celebrated a joyous 55th wedding anniversary Dec. 31, 2005.

Mr. Warren lived the true meaning of a Christian husband, father, grandpa and friend. He was loved by all who had the privilege to know him and be touched by his wisdom, kindness and sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife, Janet, of Nampa, Idaho; four children, Steven C. Warren of Apple Valley, Calif., Diana L. Allison and husband Phil of Nampa, Idaho, Julie A. Flowers of Nampa, Idaho, and Christopher J. Warren of Nampa, Idaho; 12 grandchildren, Steven, Derek and Brandon Warren, Christy Ratliff, Jade Warren, Ben Carrillo, Heidi, Chelsea and Kymberlee Larsen and Kyle, Emily and Carter Warren; a stepgrandson, Carl Baugher; and three great-grandchildren, Dru and Tre’von Smart and Isaiah John Carrillo.

In addition, he has two surviving sisters, Irene Lovin and husband Harvey and Margie Hess, both of Mt. Vernon, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Warren will be deeply missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Mae Warren, and an older brother, James Warren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Pines Family Camp, in care of First Church of the Nazarene, 601 16th Ave. So., Nampa, ID 83651 or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for AML Research, 600 N. Curtis Road, Suite 245, Boise, ID 83706.

A memorial service is planned for a later date in Bluford.

For further information, you may contact Nampa Funeral Home, 415 12th Ave. So., Nampa, ID 83651 at (208) 442-8171.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register-News
Date: February 22, 2006
Transcribed and submitted by: Sandy (Whalen) Bauer
Relationship: 3rd cousin, twice removed.

John R. Warren

A memorial service for John R. Warren, formerly of Bluford and late of Nampa, Idaho, will be held for family and friends 11 a.m. Saturday at Otterbein United Methodist Church in Bluford.

Mr. Warren was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Bluford, a son of the late Clyde N. and Mae Warren. He died Feb. 20, 2006, at his home in Nampa, Idaho.

Mr. Warren is survived by his wife, Janet (Hawkins) Warren of Nampa, Idaho; four children; 12 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition, he has two surviving sisters, Irene (Harvey) Lovin and Margie Hess, both of Mt. Vernon.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Warren.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register-News
Date: April 19, 2006
Transcribed and submitted by: Sandy (Whalen) Bauer
Relationship: 3rd cousin, twice removed.

Note from Sandy: John started what became know as the "BK Newsletter" and passed it on to Pasty (Huff) Goss who passed it on to me. He was passionate about Bluford and published a book with stories and photos about Bluford which you can find excerpts from on our website. John's wife Janette (Hawkins) Warren sent me a copy of his book titled, "Bluford Kids, Railroads, People & Activities - Stories of a Small Railroad Town in the 1930'S, 40'S & 50'S ........... by George"

You can enjoy his generously donated articles and photos from his book on our website.