Grant Eugene "Gene" Warner Obituary (1940 - 2019)

Grant Eugene "Gene" Warner Grant Warner, known to family and friends as "Gene", passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019, at the age of 78 years. A native of Tooele, Utah, he grew up playing basketball and football. Gene attended the University of Utah where he earned a double major in Economics and Political Science. He later obtained dual Elementary and Secondary Education certifications from Weber State University. He began his teaching career in the Ogden City School District in 1983. He spent over 20 years working with elementary and middle school children and inspiring them to learn through his unconventional teaching methods. In addition to teaching children, he also helped adults earn their High School diploma/GED. He served as the Highland Middle School Math Department Chairman. He also received several prestigious awards, including the Gubernatorial Pride Award in 2002 from Governor Leavitt. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Forest Green Ward. Gene enjoyed raising and showing Rottweilers and his beloved Panzer won a national title. He also loved cheering for his BYU Cougars, riding his four wheelers, camping at LaPlatta, golfing, bowling, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Sharon; daughter Shannon; son Jeff; sister Linda, and step-children, Jeff, Janica, and Jon. He will also be fondly remembered by his 11 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Randy Warner; his brother Richard Warner; and his parents Grant and Elaine Bently Warner. A viewing and funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Forest Green Ward, 1401 Country Hills Drive, Ogden. The viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. Memorial donations in memory of Gene can be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Myers Ogden Mortuary.