05/22/2026
John Waren
1951 - 2026
John Waren, beloved father, Pops, teacher, outdoorsman, mustache aficionado, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the age of 75.
John was a devoted man of faith who loved God wholeheartedly and lived his life with kindness, integrity, perseverance, and compassion. He dedicated 45 years of his life to teaching, where he inspired and impacted countless students and colleagues through his wisdom, patience, and encouragement.
Above all, John treasured his family. His greatest joy was being a father and grandfather, and he especially cherished the time spent with his 4 grandchildren, who brought endless happiness to his life.
Outside of his work and family, he found peace and joy in the outdoors. He loved quail hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature, where he felt closest to God’s creation.
John will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his love for family, and the lasting impact he made on everyone who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Robert Waren, and his mother, Helen Iona Waren.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years Mary Waren; his daughter, Jessica (Steven) Rosenmarkle; his son, Robert (Kim) Waren; his four grandchildren: Caroline, Savannah, Reagan, and Jonah; and his siblings, Sandra Tharp and Richard Waren.
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Grace Methodist Church. The viewing will begin at 10 AM with service held at 11 AM. Graveside will follow at Pineview Methodist Church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Micheal J. Fox Foundation in his honor.