Warren H. McCoy was born May 17, 1921 at Imbler, Oregon to parents, Rufus M. & Ruth M. (Graybeal) McCoy. He died Monday, June 3, 2013 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 92.
He was raised in Imbler and graduated from Imbler High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Canberra. He married Frances Betty O'Rourke on March 6, 1945. They lived in Boston, Massachusetts for 7 months before moving to Irrigon, Oregon where they have lived since. Warren worked for the Army Corps of Engineers as a Crane Operator until his retirement. He was a member of the Hermiston VFW Desert Post #4750 and was a former State Commander, a member of the Irrigon City Council, a Morrow County School Board member, a former Morrow County Commissioner and he attended the Columbia View Community Church in Irrigon.
Warren enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, gardening, watching old western movies, and loved watching high school sports. He was always at the games supporting his grandchildren through the years.
He is survived by his Daughter, Debbie McCoy-Burns of Irrigon, OR; Son, Roger "Mike" McCoy of La Grande, OR; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Frances McCoy in December of 2012; Daughter, Susan Loraine McCoy Simmons in 2008 and Brothers, Bennie, Chase & Mac McCoy; Sister, Birdie Stewart.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Columbia View Community Church in Irrigon. Burial with military honors will follow at the Desert View Memorial Cemetery in Irrigon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 37, in Irrigon, OR Flag Project.
*Bio from Burns Mortuary site*
His memorial was filled with more laughter and tears. His grand daughters boyfriend sang the song "Make The World Go Away" as it was 1 of his favorite songs. His granddaughter had introduced her grandpa to YouTube and he was convinced they made it just so he could hear that song.
He refused to believe the Holocaust happened- even after people he'd know for years who were there and saw the liberation of the camps. He still said it never happened. Very sad.
Warren enjoyed high school sports, even more so if his grandchildren were playing and he was NOT a quiet observer if there was a bad call. He also enjoyed gardening and being out in his "back 40"- he was even out there mowing a few weeks before he died.
I always called him Mr. McCoy out of respect. The 1 word that keeps coming to mind when I think of him is "cute". Just 1 of those sweet, funny, older gentlemen who are a rare find.
Mr. McCoy was a long time friend of my in-laws. He may have been in his 90's but his mind was as sharp as a tack. He was a very sweet man with a warm smile. I know he took the death of his beloved wife very hard as he'd been her care-giver in her final years. He was a good soul and now they're together-forever.
I think he had just had enough of life and without his precious Frances, life had lost it's sparkle.
He was raised in Imbler and graduated from Imbler High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Canberra. He married Frances Betty O'Rourke on March 6, 1945. They lived in Boston, Massachusetts for 7 months before moving to Irrigon, Oregon where they have lived since. Warren worked for the Army Corps of Engineers as a Crane Operator until his retirement. He was a member of the Hermiston VFW Desert Post #4750 and was a former State Commander, a member of the Irrigon City Council, a Morrow County School Board member, a former Morrow County Commissioner and he attended the Columbia View Community Church in Irrigon.
Warren enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, gardening, watching old western movies, and loved watching high school sports. He was always at the games supporting his grandchildren through the years.
He is survived by his Daughter, Debbie McCoy-Burns of Irrigon, OR; Son, Roger "Mike" McCoy of La Grande, OR; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Frances McCoy in December of 2012; Daughter, Susan Loraine McCoy Simmons in 2008 and Brothers, Bennie, Chase & Mac McCoy; Sister, Birdie Stewart.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Columbia View Community Church in Irrigon. Burial with military honors will follow at the Desert View Memorial Cemetery in Irrigon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 37, in Irrigon, OR Flag Project.
*Bio from Burns Mortuary site*
His memorial was filled with more laughter and tears. His grand daughters boyfriend sang the song "Make The World Go Away" as it was 1 of his favorite songs. His granddaughter had introduced her grandpa to YouTube and he was convinced they made it just so he could hear that song.
He refused to believe the Holocaust happened- even after people he'd know for years who were there and saw the liberation of the camps. He still said it never happened. Very sad.
Warren enjoyed high school sports, even more so if his grandchildren were playing and he was NOT a quiet observer if there was a bad call. He also enjoyed gardening and being out in his "back 40"- he was even out there mowing a few weeks before he died.
I always called him Mr. McCoy out of respect. The 1 word that keeps coming to mind when I think of him is "cute". Just 1 of those sweet, funny, older gentlemen who are a rare find.
Mr. McCoy was a long time friend of my in-laws. He may have been in his 90's but his mind was as sharp as a tack. He was a very sweet man with a warm smile. I know he took the death of his beloved wife very hard as he'd been her care-giver in her final years. He was a good soul and now they're together-forever.
I think he had just had enough of life and without his precious Frances, life had lost it's sparkle.
Warren H. McCoy was born May 17, 1921 at Imbler, Oregon to parents, Rufus M. & Ruth M. (Graybeal) McCoy. He died Monday, June 3, 2013 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 92.
He was raised in Imbler and graduated from Imbler High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Canberra. He married Frances Betty O'Rourke on March 6, 1945. They lived in Boston, Massachusetts for 7 months before moving to Irrigon, Oregon where they have lived since. Warren worked for the Army Corps of Engineers as a Crane Operator until his retirement. He was a member of the Hermiston VFW Desert Post #4750 and was a former State Commander, a member of the Irrigon City Council, a Morrow County School Board member, a former Morrow County Commissioner and he attended the Columbia View Community Church in Irrigon.
Warren enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, gardening, watching old western movies, and loved watching high school sports. He was always at the games supporting his grandchildren through the years.
He is survived by his Daughter, Debbie McCoy-Burns of Irrigon, OR; Son, Roger "Mike" McCoy of La Grande, OR; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Frances McCoy in December of 2012; Daughter, Susan Loraine McCoy Simmons in 2008 and Brothers, Bennie, Chase & Mac McCoy; Sister, Birdie Stewart.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Columbia View Community Church in Irrigon. Burial with military honors will follow at the Desert View Memorial Cemetery in Irrigon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 37, in Irrigon, OR Flag Project.
*Bio from Burns Mortuary site*
His memorial was filled with more laughter and tears. His grand daughters boyfriend sang the song "Make The World Go Away" as it was 1 of his favorite songs. His granddaughter had introduced her grandpa to YouTube and he was convinced they made it just so he could hear that song.
He refused to believe the Holocaust happened- even after people he'd know for years who were there and saw the liberation of the camps. He still said it never happened. Very sad.
Warren enjoyed high school sports, even more so if his grandchildren were playing and he was NOT a quiet observer if there was a bad call. He also enjoyed gardening and being out in his "back 40"- he was even out there mowing a few weeks before he died.
I always called him Mr. McCoy out of respect. The 1 word that keeps coming to mind when I think of him is "cute". Just 1 of those sweet, funny, older gentlemen who are a rare find.
Mr. McCoy was a long time friend of my in-laws. He may have been in his 90's but his mind was as sharp as a tack. He was a very sweet man with a warm smile. I know he took the death of his beloved wife very hard as he'd been her care-giver in her final years. He was a good soul and now they're together-forever.
I think he had just had enough of life and without his precious Frances, life had lost it's sparkle.
He was raised in Imbler and graduated from Imbler High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Canberra. He married Frances Betty O'Rourke on March 6, 1945. They lived in Boston, Massachusetts for 7 months before moving to Irrigon, Oregon where they have lived since. Warren worked for the Army Corps of Engineers as a Crane Operator until his retirement. He was a member of the Hermiston VFW Desert Post #4750 and was a former State Commander, a member of the Irrigon City Council, a Morrow County School Board member, a former Morrow County Commissioner and he attended the Columbia View Community Church in Irrigon.
Warren enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, gardening, watching old western movies, and loved watching high school sports. He was always at the games supporting his grandchildren through the years.
He is survived by his Daughter, Debbie McCoy-Burns of Irrigon, OR; Son, Roger "Mike" McCoy of La Grande, OR; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Frances McCoy in December of 2012; Daughter, Susan Loraine McCoy Simmons in 2008 and Brothers, Bennie, Chase & Mac McCoy; Sister, Birdie Stewart.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Columbia View Community Church in Irrigon. Burial with military honors will follow at the Desert View Memorial Cemetery in Irrigon.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 37, in Irrigon, OR Flag Project.
*Bio from Burns Mortuary site*
His memorial was filled with more laughter and tears. His grand daughters boyfriend sang the song "Make The World Go Away" as it was 1 of his favorite songs. His granddaughter had introduced her grandpa to YouTube and he was convinced they made it just so he could hear that song.
He refused to believe the Holocaust happened- even after people he'd know for years who were there and saw the liberation of the camps. He still said it never happened. Very sad.
Warren enjoyed high school sports, even more so if his grandchildren were playing and he was NOT a quiet observer if there was a bad call. He also enjoyed gardening and being out in his "back 40"- he was even out there mowing a few weeks before he died.
I always called him Mr. McCoy out of respect. The 1 word that keeps coming to mind when I think of him is "cute". Just 1 of those sweet, funny, older gentlemen who are a rare find.
Mr. McCoy was a long time friend of my in-laws. He may have been in his 90's but his mind was as sharp as a tack. He was a very sweet man with a warm smile. I know he took the death of his beloved wife very hard as he'd been her care-giver in her final years. He was a good soul and now they're together-forever.
I think he had just had enough of life and without his precious Frances, life had lost it's sparkle.
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