David C. Warren

David Charles Warren, 87, of Watertown, died April 28, 2014, at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown, Penn.

He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Detroit to Charles and Nellie (Froggatt) Warren. David was a graduate of Gladstone (Mich.) High School. On June 23, 1953, he married Suzanne Stauss Cowan at First Baptist Church, San Francisco, Calif. They honeymooned at Yosemite National Park, traveling by their ?rst “car,” a Harley he had ridden from the Midwest.

A World War II and Korean War veteran, David served his country in the U.S. Navy and as a watchman with the U.S. Coast Guard. Following his discharge, David worked for the Department of Defense as a naval architect at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San Francisco, then as an engineering technician for PERA at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton.

At age 8, David personally placed his faith in Jesus Christ. He counted it a privilege to serve as a church music director for many years. He also loved to play his trombone and work with anything electronic.

He is survived by his wife Suzanne; children, David (Dondeena) Warren of Anderson, Ind., Vicki (Bill) Mulder of Watertown, Tim (Leah) Warren of Elizabethtown, Penn., Joel (Dawn) Warren of University Place, Wash.; grandchildren Tricia (Caleb) Sturm, David (Catie) Mulder, Daniel Mulder, Megan (Josiah) Enrique, Paul Mulder, Candis, Courtney, Carissa, Jeremy, and Joshua Warren; and great-granddaughters Melody and Jasmine. David also is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

David was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Alma (Donald) Macdonald, Fern (Charles) Everett, and Doris (Fred) Young; and a grandson, Timothy Mulder, in infancy.

The family is grateful for the care provided by the Marquardt staff, as well as the loving encouragement of the Calvary Baptist Church (Watertown) family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the church would be appreciated.

The funeral service was May 6, at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial was at Ebenezer Moravian Cemetery.

Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home is serving the family. To place an online condolence, please visit www.pn-fh.com.