Warren W. Fowler

Warren Wesley Fowler passed away on November 15, 2011 at the age of 83 at Woodstone Retirement Center, Twin Falls. He was born to Ethel Neff Fowler and Wesley Fowler on November 2, 1928 in Modesto California. Warren grew up on a farm and dairy in Escalon, California. He graduated from Escalon High School in 1947, and then graduated from Modesto Jr. College before entering the Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1954. Warren married Beverly Jean Nelson on August 19, 1951 in Escalon California. From this union were born Scott Wesley, Lauranne (Laurie) Kay, Julie Ann and Beth Jeanine. Warren was a farmer and dairyman in the San Joaquin Valley of California. In 1965 he, along with his father moved the family to Murtaugh Idaho, where they continued to farm and dairy until 1976. Warren then purchased a ranch in Bruneau, Idaho, where he continued farming until 1981. After selling this ranch, he managed Split Butte Farms in Rupert, Idaho. He and Beverly retired in 1993 and moved to Twin Falls. In his retirement, Warren volunteered his time as a foster grandparent at Lincoln Elementary School, was an active member of the Lions club and the Masonic Lodge #45, Twin Falls. Warren had many accomplishments during his life. He is the past Master of the Escalon Masonic lodge, he was Murtaugh school's booster of the year in 1976, served on the Murtaugh school board and he received the Melvin Jones Fellow award from the Lions Club in 2008. He was a member of the Murtaugh Methodist Church and Rock Creek Community Church, where he served on the board, was an elder and in the choir. Warren was also an accomplished violinist and enjoyed trying his hand at the banjo. One of Warren's passions was skiing, both on water and snow. In the early 1940's he was one of the early innovators of water skiing in California, by making his own skis, participating in marathon water skiing events and water ski shows with his father, sister and brother. He also began snow skiing in the 1940's near Lake Tahoe on army surplus equipment. He passed on his love of the outdoors and sports to his children. He was also an avid San Francisco 49'ers fan. After the passing of Beverly in 1996, he found love again and married Willa Rider in 2007. She was tragically taken from him after only 8 months of marriage. He missed her dearly. Warren was preceded in death by his brother David Fowler, his mother Ethel Neff Fowler, father Wesley Fowler, wife Beverly Fowler, grandson Nelson Olmstead and wife Willa Rider Fowler. He is survived by his sister, Claire Smurr of Sacramento, California, children, Scott (Carla) Fowler, Laurie (Jackson) Allred, Julie (Roger) Toberer and Beth (Bob) Olmstead. His grandchildren, Nathan Fowler, Adam Fowler, JW (Emily) Allred, Jeanine Allred, Alex Carter, Drew Crist, Cara Crist and Blaine Olmstead, and his great grandchildren. Warren will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched. A special thank you to Hospice Visions and Woodstone Retirement staff for your kindness and compassion. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 18, 4:00 PM at Parke' s Funeral Home. There will be a visitation on Thursday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 at Parke's Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Twin Falls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Warren's name to the Idaho Youth Ranch. Those who wish may share condolences at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. Scan the code to access his memorial site.