Verl Arthur Warner
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 3D - October 11, 2020
Verl A. Warner
April 9, 1932 - August 14, 2020
Verl Arthur Warner, 88, went
home to be with the Lord on
Friday, August 14, 2020, in
Grand Junction, Colorado, after
a short battle with cancer. At
the time of his passing he was
surrounded by his soul mate and
wife of 26 years, Debby Warner;
sons, Greg Willhoit and Jeff
Warner, and step-son, Michael
Long.
Verl was born on April 9, 1932, in Wasaukee, Wisconsin, to
Arthur and Vivian Warner. The oldest of four boys, he spent his
early years working hard on the farm in Emery, Wisconsin. After
graduating from Amery High School in 1950, he joined the Navy
in 1951, where he served on several aircraft carriers as a helicopter
mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1955.
Verl spent 63 years working in the insurance business, retiring
just weeks before his death. He made many friends during his
career. He loved his work and had a work ethic second to none.
Verl had many passions in life including traveling extensively with
his wife, Debby, hunting, fishing, water and snow skiing and yard
work. Verl was one of the most meticulous people and always kept
his yard pristine. For a man of 88 years he had the heart of a child.
He saw beauty and wonder all around him and freely expressed his
appreciation for God’s creations.
Verl leaves behind his wife, Debby Warner; sons, Greg Willhoit
(Julie), Jeff Warner (Cerena); step-sons, Michael Long, Cameron
Hildebran (Dina), and Christopher Hildebran; step-daughter,
Leigh Nicks; brother, Lowell Warner (Darline); sister-in-law, Ann
Warner; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Bob
and Roger Warner; step-son, Jody Hildebran, and granddaughter,
Marie Willhoit.
Celebration of life will be held October 16, 2020, 2:30 p.m. at
First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road, Grand Junction.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Verl’s name to
HopeWest Hospice, 3090B North 12th St., Grand Junction, CO
