Lavar Warren

BUTCH WARREN AMMON, ID -- LaVar " Butch" Warren, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 2, 2007, at his home. He was born June 27, 1936, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Aarus Elmer Warren and Stella Fern Berguson Warren. He grew up and attended schools in Tyhee and Pocatello, Idaho, graduating from Pocatello High School. He married his "Sweet Love," Darlene Willes Warren, June 1, 1955, in Pocatello, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan, Utah Temple. They have lived in Idaho Falls 52 years, purchased the North Hiway Café in 1972, and operated the business until 2002. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various callings, including Bishop, and his favorite calling, as Nursery Leader. He served for 10 years as an officiator in the Idaho Falls Temple. He served as Coordinator for the Fairwinds Retirement Home, and also in various civil clubs including Lion's Club and the Chain Gang for Bonneville and Hillcrest High Schools, where he was honored in 2006 for his many years of service. He had a love of the outdoors, enjoying sports, hunting and fishing; he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who was dearly loved and will be missed. Survivors include: Wife: Darlene Warren, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Tammie (Ed) Wood, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Todd (Sonja) Warren, Emmett, ID Daughter: Lori (Kent) Wasden, Rexburg, ID Son: Tracy (Lisa) Warren, Victor, ID 13 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters and a grandchild, Allan Butler. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Ammon LDS West Stake Center, 2055 Coronado, with Kipp Manwaring of the Ammon Crestwood Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Wood East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis foundation, 6901 Emerald, Suite 208, Boise, Idaho 83704. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Elder & Sister Lemons Darlene, We are stunned and so sorry to hear of Butch's sudden death. We love you Darlene, and that wonderful husband of your's, Butch. You, Tammie, Todd, Laurie,Tracy & families will be in our prayers and thoughts. Thank you for the wonderful example and friends that you & Butch have been to us. May God comfort you. Love, Patsy & David Lemons Mel & Clara Garcia Darlene and family: We express our condolences on the death of Butch. May Our Heavenly Father bless and give you comfort. We considered Butch a good friend and a brother in the gospel. We too shall miss our association with him. Love, Mel & Clara Marilyn Harbertson mgh1027@aol.com I wrote so much in my journal yesterday; too many memories of a great man. Uncle Butch taught me more about Gospel Principles than I think anyone else in my life. He also taught me to love nature. My first recollection of Island Park is with him in the "truck." He'd spot an antelope on the flats and away we'd go "to get a closer look." I only wish I could be there with all of you at this time. He was the best there was. Love, Marilyn Gayle & Rena Blackburn Dear Darlene, Gayle and I are on our way out of town for two weeks today, Sunday. So we wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that your faith will sustain you at this sad time and wish you and your family well. We will see you soon at the Temple. Gayle & Rena Blackburn Gigi Bartholomew SPITFIRE1761@msn.com Dear Darlene, Although Butch wasn't my real father, he was just like a dad to me. "Daddy Butch". I will miss him dearly. As we all will. They don't come any better than Butch. I grew up there at The North Hi-way Cafe. Butch taught me so many things in life that I will carry on forever. I remember he always used to tell me to "kill them with kindness." He was so right. The funeral was beautiful. He is buried up there with my little girl, and many other friends. Thank you so much for all that you and Butch did for me through out the years. The North Hi-way has never been the same since the two of you left. May God be with you and your family in this time of sadness. But when I think of Butch, I will remember his beautiful smile. And it will make me smile as well. When Butch smiled, the world smiled with him. Take care. Sincerely, Gigi Bartholomew Douglas Beardsley dbeards@insightbb.com Dear Sister Warren and kids, I just found out about Brother Warren's passing. My deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts go out to you. I had such a wonderful childhood growing up as an extra member or your family. Thank you for your love and support growing up. May you feel the arms of the Comforter around you. Much love, Doug Gregg Beardsley Gregg.B.Beardsley@L-3com.com I wish the family my best and pray the Lord comfort them at this time. It has been years since I have seen the Warren family, but I will always remember them as good friends and wonderful people. Butch had a way of bringing people in and will always be remembered. jolene holverson [kjholv@hotmail.com] Butch Warren Family; Sorry to hear about the passing of Butch. We have always felt your family was our friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Kurt Holverson Family Dear Darlene and Family, We are so sorry to learn of Butch's passing, he was such a great man and a very good buddy to Bruce and friend to Joan. I have not been able to come up with words to express the love I personally had for Butch. he was so kind to take the time to be a friend and lead me into the ways of the Mountain and the Stream, much to Joan's question at times. We had such good times and adventures. As you recall he was inviting me to join him on a fishing expedition the last time we were there. We will miss him only a little compared to the loss of love you and your family feel, but he will be missed every time I look out the window at the mountains we love so much. We will feel his special spirit as we serve in the Temple. We will also feel his companionship as we have the opportunity to roam the mountains and walk by the streams we love. May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen your testimony of the Plan of Salvation, knowing that Butch is even now serving his Elder Brother. We love and miss you all and look forward to seeing you later this summer. We are having family reunion in Idaho (at Debbies) in late August and will give you a call. Thanks again for sharing Butch with us as a good friend. Love, Bruce and Joan Tyrel [the1sttonto@hotmail.com] Sorry to hear about the passing of Butch. We have always considered your family a close friends. Our prayers are with the family at this time. Kurt Holverson and family