Warren served four years as an artillery gunner in the United States Marine Corps, which included a tour in Vietnam, and was a member of the Reserves for years after that. Upon discharge, he became an iron worker, but decided to change professions after breaking his leg. Warren spent the remainder of his years before retirement employed as a construction inspector, traveling to many states and the US Virgin Islands. Sandra Hoberg caught his eye on one of those assignments in Lake County, CA and the two fell in love at first sight. Over the years they enjoyed traveling to his inspecting jobs away from home. Sandy relayed that they were “insane about each other”. Warren loved fishing, hunting and taxidermy, spending many hours in pursuit of those hobbies.
Fleeing the Valley Fire in Lake County, CA, that began September 12, 2015, Warren suffered his first heart attack. His and Sandy’s home was spared, but all others belonging to Sandy’s family members were lost. That set in motion the change in his health that would eventually claim his life on August 14, 2020 in Cobb, CA, where he and Sandy made their home, 75 miles north of San Francisco.
Warren is survived by Sandy, his beloved wife of 33 years, and sons Eric (Jamie), Andrew (Jessica), Matthew, stepson Joseph and five grandchildren, plus his brother and sister. As with thousands of others, Covid-19 restrictions prevented the family from holding a funeral for Warren, well-loved husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Obituary compiled by Diane Day
Cooper from information found on the Internet and in speaking with Sandy Fox.
