RICHARD TYREE WARNER
July 10, 1938 - January 25, 2011
"Husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, neighbor
and friend, Dick will be greatly missed by all who loved him."
Richard "Dick" Warner of Vancouver, WA, went home to be with the Lord on Tues., Jan. 25, 2011. Dick was born on July 10, 1938 in Pueblo, CO to Charles and Bonnie Warner.
Dick, also known as "Tank", married his high school sweetheart, Joanne Hard (aka "little Tank") on Friday the 13th of April, 1956. Dick graduated from Evergreen High School in 1956.
He served in the U.S. army for two years and then started working for ALCOA. He began his union career being elected business agent for local 300 and retired in 2000 as international representative for the United Steelworkers of America and ABG Division.
In 1972, Dick received the Lord as his Savior and began attending Faith Baptist Church where he was a member for over 35 years.
Dick is survived by his wife, Joanne; his children, Richard "Rick" Warner (spouse Rosemary) and DeeAnne Berglund (spouse John "Johnny"); grandchildren, Jonathan Warner (spouse Brooke), David Warner, Daniel Warner, and Tyler Berglund; great-grandson, Aiden Warner; sister, Bonnibelle Warner; aunt, Alberta Northrup; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother, Daniel L. Warner; daughters, Debra Kay and Denise Renee; and grandson, Blake Berglund.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sat., Feb. 5, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, 11208 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98685 at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Dick Warner, to the Blake Berglund Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research Foundation at PMB #512, 10013 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98685.
Please sign Dick's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Bonnibelle, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Dick will surely be missed by all. May the Good Lord Bless and take care of You. Tom and Jackie Werner
Tom & Jackie Werner
February 6, 2011
John and DeeAnne......your Fred Meyer family has you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. Losing a loved one is always so hard......I like to focus on the good things, like Blake being with his Grandpa now. Take care.
Gail Larson
February 4, 2011
Bonnibelle, want you to know that your Evergreen Family is sending their love to you and Dick's family. We all remember Tank and of course Jim remembers his work at Alcoa. Wish we could be there to give you a hug. Bev & Jim
Bev & Jim Cobb
February 1, 2011
Dick was a really good guy. I will always remember his jolly laughter and great ability to reach out and listen. Knowing him my whole life was a real blessing.
Tricia McClellan
February 1, 2011
Bonnibelle - I am so sorry. I remember Tank very well and I too know how hard it is to lose a brother. My thoughts are with you.
Jeanie Duvall-Hall
January 31, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time and may god embrace and comfort each and every one of you, Blessings and Peace.
Cheryl Guild
January 31, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Joanne and your family.
May God comfort, bless and keep you always.
Donna Munger
January 30, 2011
Rick - My most sincere condolences to you and your family. I enjoyed talking with you last week at the hospital, after not having seen you for so many years, but I sure wish it could've been under better circumstances.
Jim Proctor
January 30, 2011
Knowing Dick Warner was a pleasure to me, he taught me many things and was fun to work with. I enjoyed he and his wife and have great memories of them both. Sandie Pyper
January 30, 2011
What a great guy, friend and neighbor. He will be missed a great deal.
Fran Appelt
January 30, 2011
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