Charles Warnick Obituary

Charles William Warnick Pleasant Grove - Surrounded by his loving family, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Charles William Warnick, 90, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2005. Charles was born August 21, 1914 at the family farm north of Pleasant Grove to Wilford Woodbury and Jeanette Wadley Warnick. He spent most of his life working on the family dairy farm and milked his first cow on his sixth birthday. Charles attended schools in Manila and graduated from Pleasant High School in 1931. He received a degree in agriculture from Utah State University in 1937. Charles met Blanche Richards at the Brigham City courthouse where they were both working. They were married on February 9, 1942 in the Logan LDS Temple. As a sergeant in the U. S. Army during WWII, Charles served in Italy until the end of the war. The church was very important in his life. Charles held various positions which he enjoyed. He served in many leadership roles and received several awards and recognitions in the dairy industry including: Outstanding Dairy Service Award, The Governors Award, and Distinguished Breeders Award. His hobbies were good cows, good friends, reading, traveling, and enjoying his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Blanche of Pleasant Grove; four sons: Terry (Sandy) Warnick, Salt Lake; Douglas (Sharon) Warnick, Pleasant Grove; Bill (Diana) Warnick, Pleasant Grove; and Val (Susan) Warnick, Midway; 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include three siblings: Ethel Mecham, Helen West, and Steve Warnick. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, DeeAnn. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Manila Chapel, 2600 North 900 West, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.