Warren passed peacefully with his family around him. His battle with cancer is over and he is at peace with his God. Warren was born in Monroe to Jack and Emma Simon on December 14, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leonard, sister Joan Reed, and son, Kenneth Simon. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanne, daughters Barbara Simon and Susan Simon Greder, grandchildren Mark Simon, Monique Simon Snowden, Kirtan Simon, Japa Castro, Jesu Greder, Nova Greder Hodge, Hossannia Greder, and eleven great-grandchildren. Warren's first memories are of living and playing next to a small one-machine shingle mill owned by his father. As a child, there were many trips to his grandparents' farms with animals and room to play. He began first grade in Monroe and graduated from Monroe High School in 1944, after he joined the Navy in December, 1943. Fire Control training came next, and he was attached to the U.S.S. Clearfield (APA 142). In May 1945 he returned to Oregon State College for Officer Training. He was discharged from the Navy in May 1946. Highlights of his life were being chosen for Officers Candidate School, marrying his high school sweetheart Jeanne Sinnema in May 1947, and having three wonderful children. He was also pleased to have reached his 90th birthday. Warren had the heart and mind of an engineer. He operated Monroe Lumber Company for 39 years and was always building something: the family home, a 24 foot inboard boat, and 2 sawmills, which included fabricating heavy equipment i.e. forklifts, cherry pickers and booms. Upon retirement, Warren built and flew 2 airplanes, a Kitfox and a Glastar. Warren started flying in 1947 on the GI Bill. He put flying on hold while he raised his family and picked it up again in 1974 being instructed by his son. He received his Commercial Pilot License, single engine land and instrument ratings. One of Warren and Jeanne's most memorable flights was photographing the eruption of Mount St. Helens. Annual hunting trips in Eastern Washington were fun family gatherings. Warren served 8 years on the Monroe School Board and was a faithful member of Monroe Congregational Church. The family thanks everyone for their overwhelming support. Memorial service will be held February 13, 2016, at 11am at Monroe Congregational Church. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Monroe Congregational Church UCC, P.O. Box 671, 301 S. Lewis Street, Monroe, WA 98272.
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