Howard Warren Obituary Howard R. Warren, 89, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on February 4, 2019, at home with his loving wife, Norma, by his side. Howard was born in Portsmouth in 1929. He is survived by his wife, Norma Cline Warren, his sons, Michael R Warren of Asheville, NC, and Russell H. Warren of Portugal, his sons-in-law Leonard Setterlund and Bruce Joffe, and his sister Helen Tuttle and her husband William Tuttle of Fairfax, VA; stepson Timothy James and wife Nancy grandchildren Brandon James and wife Kirstin, Brett James and Blake James, Great granddaughter Annalee James. Howard was predeceased by his wife Doris Purser Warren, and by his parents Clarence and Helen Warren. Howard s career focused on the support and evolution of US Navy defense systems. A self-trained and professionally certified engineer, he was not only a supervisor, manager, and leader, but also a mentor, teacher, and model who provided unique insights into the array of problems and issues ranging from engineering to leadership to politics. He was a charter member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Portsmouth. For years, Howard was an active member of the Orchid Society and the Camellia Society, reflecting on two of his favorite hobbies. Howard also enjoyed music, especially opera, as well as graphic arts. He was also an avid supporter of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, having served on the board, and the Portsmouth Historical Association, as well as other local organizations. Visitation will be held Friday, February 8, 2019 from 6-8 PM at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 9, 2019, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 4811 High Street West, Portsmouth, VA, followed by a brief service at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk, VA. Honoring Howard s love of flowers, floral arrangements may be sent to Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Suffolk. Donations may be made in Howard s name to the Parkinson s Foundation (Parkinson.org), or to your local Hospice organization. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. 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A funeral service was held on 9 February 2019 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, followed by burial at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk, VA. ## The Edited Obituary Howard R. Warren, 89, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on 4 February 2019, at home with his loving wife, Norma, by his side. Howard was born in Portsmouth in 1929. He is survived by his wife, Norma Cline Warren, his sons, Michael R. Warren of Asheville, NC, and Russell H. Warren of Portugal, his sons-in-law Leonard Setterlund and Bruce Joffe, and his sister Helen Tuttle and her husband William Tuttle of Fairfax, VA; stepson Timothy James and wife Nancy; grandchildren Brandon James and wife Kirstin, Brett James and Blake James; great-granddaughter Annalee James. Howard was predeceased by his wife Doris Purser Warren, and by his parents Clarence and Helen Warren. Howard's career focused on the support and evolution of US Navy defense systems. A self-trained and professionally certified engineer, he was not only a supervisor, manager, and leader, but also a mentor, teacher, and model who provided unique insights into the array of problems and issues ranging from engineering to leadership to politics. He was a charter member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Portsmouth. For years, Howard was an active member of the Orchid Society and the Camellia Society, reflecting on two of his favorite hobbies. Howard also enjoyed music, especially opera, as well as graphic arts. He was also an avid supporter of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, having served on the board, and the Portsmouth Historical Association, as well as other local organizations. Visitation will be held on 8 February 2019 from 6-8 PM at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on 9 February 2019, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 4811 High Street West, Portsmouth, VA, followed by a brief service at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk, VA. Honoring Howard's love of flowers, floral arrangements may be sent to Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Suffolk. Donations may be made in Howard's name to the Parkinson's Foundation (Parkinson.org), or to your local hospice organization. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Howard R. Warren | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 89 years | | Birth | 1929 (estimated); Portsmouth, VA | | Death | 4 February 2019; Portsmouth, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Howard R. Warren | Decedent | Portsmouth, VA | | Norma Cline Warren | Spouse | Portsmouth, VA | | Michael R. Warren | Child | Asheville, NC | | Russell H. Warren | Child | Portugal | | Leonard Setterlund | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Bruce Joffe | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Helen Tuttle | Sister | Fairfax, VA | | William Tuttle | Brother-in-law | Fairfax, VA | | Timothy James | Stepson | Unknown | | Nancy | Daughter-in-law | Unknown | | Brandon James | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kirstin | Granddaughter-in-law | Unknown | | Brett James | Grandchild | Unknown | | Blake James | Grandchild | Unknown | | Annalee James | Great-granddaughter | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Howard R. Warren was born in Portsmouth, VA, in 1929. 2. He was a self-trained and professionally certified engineer. 3. Howard's career focused on the support and evolution of US Navy defense systems. 4. He was a charter member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Portsmouth. 5. Howard was an active member of the Orchid Society and the Camellia Society. 6. He enjoyed music, especially opera, and had a passion for graphic arts. 7. Howard was an avid supporter of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the Portsmouth Historical Association.