In Remembrance Of

Bill Warren

William "Bill" Frank Warren died at the age of 78, on November 8, 2023 in Kansas City, MO. 

He was born to Fred and Edna (Detring) Warren on December 28, 1944 in Fruita, CO. He had two younger brothers, Bobby and Tom. Bill was an active Boy Scout for a number of years during his childhood  and belonged to the Future Farmers of America in high school.   His high school summers were spent farming with family and friends, and this seeded his lifelong interest in machinery. Bill was an Army veteran. He graduated from Fruita High School in June of 1963. He graduated from Iowa State University in June of 1968, with an Agricultural Business Degree. He had a successful career brokering heavy construction equipment. 


He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bonnie Warren, daughters Amy Warren and Katie (Daniel) Bartle, grandchildren Christian (Carly) Miles, Kylee Miles, Chandler Miles, Curtis Miles, Melody Bartle, and Gemma Bartle, great granddaughter Iyla Miles, and brother Tom (Linda) Warren. 

Bill’s passion for life centered amongst family, friends, work associates, and customers. He found joy in attending his grandchildren’s activities. He had a deep interest in agriculture, and enjoyed cultivating an extensive garden with his wife, Bonnie. They were generous with the bounty the garden provided. Much of his time was spent in service of his family, church and community. A member of the Knights of Columbus, he served for a time as Grand Knight, facilitating community service and fundraising. Bill made himself readily available to help those close to him and strangers alike. He loved people and socializing, had a genuine interest in others, and accepted people at face value. 


Bill was a dedicated, loving, and supportive pillar of his family. We will miss him dearly. 

Services will be on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Smithville, MO. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by Visitation until 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Family Inurnment will be held later at Reed Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the church or City Union Mission.

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12 comments

  • Ron and Judy Hilmes

    To Bonnie and family

    Sending our deepest sympathies and love.

  • KayPeiffer

    You have my deepest sympathy!

  • Dean and Carmen Roper

    Bill was a wonderful man loved by everyone!!! He will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

  • Ray & Judy Sieren

    So many memories of Bill, my brother-in-law, the first that comes to mind when one of our kids was born, whichever one it was, was put in his arms. Not being around any babies, he laughs & says what do I do.
    Love the many card games we had coming and going on our trips to Arizona and our this year, he wanted a card game, our last. Hugs sent to heaven Bill

  • George Musselman

    My condolences and prayers to Bonnie and family. Bill was a very special person to me and the Musselman family. Bill was probably my very first friend(since he was older than me). We’ve got some good stories. I will miss him. The class of 1963 at Fruita Colo. will miss him. Love Ya my friend.

  • Linda Detring

    Praying for comfort and peace in the days ahead. I am so very sorry for the loss of Bill. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.

  • Richard Merz (Joe)

    Friend from Long ago my deepest sympathy to Bonnie and family

  • Crayton N. White

    To my Good Friend……..

  • William and Sue Buniger

    Wishing Bonnie and the rest of Bill’s family our deepest sympathies and please remember the good and the fun times that’s what is important now!

    Love,
    Bill and Susie Buniger

  • Fahren & Andrea Green

    Bill was a wonderful man. Very sorry he has passed.

  • David and Martha Morningstar

    Our deepest condolences to Mr Warrens’ s family. He will be missed greatly!. May GOD comfort family and friends in this difficult time. REST IN PEACE Mr Warren.

  • Sharmila McCauley

    Our deepest condolences to Bonnie and the Warren family. His passing is a sad loss for The Good Shepherd church community here in smithville, mo.
    Bill was a very kind and loving soul. He is one of the few people that I always looked forward to saying hello to and receiving his warm hugs at the church. I lost my father at an early age and very often the Lord would send signs to me of what a good father would be like and Bill showed glimpses of that to me often. He embodied Christ in all that he did. A true model of what a Christian should look like. Full of humility, he was never one to shy away from those who needed help. My husband Jeff and I are grieving his loss deeply; however in our hearts we know that Bill is already with our Lord. I see him smiling; no more quietly suffering. His pain is gone and we have the eternal promise of seeing him again; and oh what joy that will bring us. Thanks Bill for always making me laugh and sharing cheeky jokes with a twinkle in your eyes. May your soul rest in peace and enjoy His eternal embrace until we meet again.

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