LaVerne "Vern" Warren
February 13, 2016
LaVerne F. Warren “Vern,” 92 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Taylor House.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Vern was born March 11, 1923, to Fred and Mary Warren in Des Moines. Vern served in the Air Force during WWII before working at Cobbs Manufacturing for 42 years. He was a member of VFW, American Legion, and Polka Club of Iowa.
Vern enjoyed square, round and line dancing. He was also an avid fisherman and spent many happy hours at the lake with family and friends.
Vern was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Virginia; his parents, 3 sisters, and 6 brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Shelley Kesling (Joseph); son, Britt Warren (Molly); 5 grandsons, 5 great-grandchildren; and long-time companion and dance partner, Grace Huffman.
Memorial contributions may be directed to All Saints Church in loving memory of Vern.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jeanette Schomer Kirkpatrick
02/18/2016
I just heard the news of your dad. I am soooooo sorry and my heart and prayers are with you and Shelly AND your families. I sat by your dad MANY MANY times at church....he always had a kind smile and warm hand shake. I have fond memories of your mom and dad from our days at All Saints. Take care!
Amy Wallace
02/18/2016
Britt, Molly and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you for comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.
Eunice Tuecke
02/17/2016
I am so sorry to hear of Verns passing. You have my deepest sympathy.Marv and I always enjoyed dancing with Vern & Grace.
I know he will be dancing up there with all the other dancers that have passed recently.
Sincerely, Eunice Tuecke
Jim scarpino
02/16/2016
My prays and thoughts are with all of you ! It may me think of all of our family get togethers we had growing up. Take care.
Jim Scarpino
Pat Guisinger Hardy
02/16/2016
Thoughts and prayers. I remember "Mr" Warren with fond memories. I feel blessed to have known him. Heaven is lucky!
Samantha & Denny Tibbitts
02/16/2016
Thinking of you and your family. I hope Vern is dancing in heaven.
Jennifer and Callie Eckert
02/15/2016
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.