Bill Warren

Wilmon K. “Bill” Warren of Lewiston, Idaho died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 76.

Bill was born July 21, 1935 at Chickasha, Okla., to Floyd V. and Ina L. Brown Warren. The family lived in several areas prior to moving to Odessa, Wash. Bill and his high school sweetheart, Alyce Birge, were married in Coeur d’Alene June 2, 1954. They lived in Odessa, Ritzville and Walla Walla before settling in Moscow in 1969.

Bill worked as a brick mason for various contractors and was proud to have worked on many projects locally. Some include the University of Idaho Law School, the Kibbie Dome and the Vet Science Building at Washington State University in Pullman. He was a member of the Bricklayer’s Allied Craft Workers Union for over 38 years and retired in 1990. He joined the Moscow Moose Lodge in 1973, later becoming a Moose Legionnaire. He was recognized with a Fellowship Degree of Honor in 1987.

After retirement, Bill and Alyce relocated to the Lewiston area, where he served as a volunteer at Hells Gate State Park as camp host and groundskeeper. In recognition of his outstanding service, he received the State of Idaho 2010 Volunteer of the Year award from Idaho State Parks and Recreation.

Bill is survived by his children, Lori (Warren) and Noel Broenneke of Moscow, Robin (Warren) and Steve Shoemaker of Palouse, and Jarrett and Teresa Warren of Spokane; his grandchildren, Nicholas and Kristina Broenneke, Hailey and Courtney Shoemaker, and Aaron, Shane, Weston and Joseph Warren; and his companion, Sissie Olson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alyce, and a son, Floyd “Shorty” Warren.

The funeral service was held Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Short’s Funeral Chapel in Moscow. Pastor Norman Fowler of the First Presbyterian Church officiated, and burial followed at the Moscow Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hells Gate State Park.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Short’s Funeral Chapel, Moscow. Online condolences may be sent to the website at http://www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.