Warren French passed away peacefully July 24, 2017 at Holy Rosary Health Care Hospital in Miles City MT. He will be greatly missed by all those who were blessed to have known him. Warren was born July 9, 1955 to Irene (Weinsheimer) and Louis French. He was born in New Rockford ND. He was the 3rd child of 5 siblings. Warren spent his preschool years in Brockway MT. He went to elementary and middle school at the Boulder River school in Boulder MT. In the early years Warren spent a lot of time keeping his brothers out of mischief and for the record Warren was the innocent one. He attended high school in Glendive MT while receiving training at Eastmont. He played football and graduated from Glendive. After high school Warren moved to Miles City MT and worked at the Montana Bar and the Olive Hotel doing janitorial work. Sometime later Warren moved back to Brockway to live with, and help his Mom and Dad. While in Brockway he worked with his brother on several house moving jobs. Warren was strong and could really pack the big blocks around. In later years, he did some work in recycling at EMI.
The last 8 years or so Warren lived in Miles City at Friendship Villa. He considered the staff at Friendship Villa family. He was proud of them and would celebrate and share in their happenings with them. He was proud of the many awards that he won at the Villa, such as Biggest Sports Fan, Best Greeter, Resident of the Month and Best Halloween Costume, just to name a few. Warren was a big sports fan and if there was a game on he was watching it. He knew all the facts, stats and history for most teams, whether it be basketball, football or baseball. If you needed a prediction of a sports game outcome, Warren was the one to ask. He loved the Green Bay Packers and the MT Griz. This was evident by his door and all the decor in his room. He was so proud of his cheese head and his yellow and green painted walker.
Warren was a sweet, gentle man with a Giant heart. He was a great: friend, brother, uncle and great uncle. Warren enjoyed company and visiting with his sisters on the phone. He loved spending holidays with his niece and her family at their home in Miles City, Michele (French) Mickolio. He loved the simple joys of life: Pizza, fried chicken, Cheetos and Pepsi. He also loved animals. Warren was a friend to many and has left a lasting imprint on our hearts. He will live forever in our memory.
Warren was preceded in death by: his mother and father, Louis and Irene French, his niece Elizabeth French and Sister-In-Law Margaret French and special friend Helen K. He is survived by his sisters, Laura Bishop of Green Bay Wisconsin and Irene Oliva from Chicago Illinois, his brothers Wayne and Vernon of Brockway MT and close friend Joe Pain of Circle MT. He is also survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews. He is also survived by many friends at the Villa.
Please join his family and friends for a Celebration of his life on Monday July 31st at 2:00 p.m. in the Sun Room at Friendship Villa, located at 2300 Wilson St, Miles City MT 59301. If you would like to send flowers please send them to Friendship Villa. Special Thanks goes out to all the wonderful people who have helped Warren over the years.
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Teri & Jerry says
Vern and Sue ….we were so sorry to hear about Warren you family is in our thoughts and prayers ….Teri & Jerry Muggli
Margo says
Very sorry to hear about Warren’s passing. Prayers for his family.
Denise Clark says
Thinking of the family during this difficult time. I will miss Warren very much.
Nancy Foley Young says
To the family of Warren French. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. Isaiah 25:8.
Joyce Langemo Camper says
So sorry to hear about Warren. I remember when the French family moved to Brockway so many years ago
Warren was always a big gentle bear of a man. He was a good son to “Big” Irene and Louie.
Paula says
Warren will be missed by a great many! We talked sports all the time and I made the mistake of betting basketball with him last March Madness and of course I lost. He let me pretend to have a chance picking Gonzaga. I just know the angels of former Greenbay Packers are smiling down on him and watching over him. Love you Warren!
Michele Mickolio says
Dad, Vernon, Irene and Laura, I am so very heart broken for all who loved Warren. I wish Pease to all.
Jannell Hedstrom Eurich says
Probably one of the saddest days I have had the past 8 years I have worked here is losing Warren. I will miss him a lot ALOT. He was one of my birthday buddies along with a few others. Every year and every time I would pass him in the hall he’d always remind me our birthdays were coming up. My dad, Jack Hedstrom would always ask about Warren and see how he was doing. His face was always so delightful to see with his smiles and cheerful greetings. He’d miss fried chicken just to watch a football game. I love him and will miss him!!
Prayers to all of Warrens Family and know he is up there with his big ol cheese hat smiling down on us!!
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Our very deepest sympathy to the French family on your loss. I remember him when he used to come into the Brockway Bar to visit when his family owned it. God Bless!
Glen and Teena Bollinger
Debbie (Bond) Wagner says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the French family. I have many memories of Warren while growing up in Brockway and in the grocery store. Debbie (Bond) Wagner and the family of Dale & Ruth Bond
Pat Smith says
Wayne, Vernon, Irene and Laura, I am so sorry to hear of Warren passing. Many memories of your family living next door and all the help you gave my mother. May your many good memories bring you peace and joy at this sad time. Prayers for you all and your families.
Margo Hellickson says
To Warren’s family, and Villa Family, I am so sorry to hear of Warren’s passing. He was one of my favorites when I worked at Friendship Villa and we had our special morning routine and visiting. I was so proud of his efforts in weight loss, and his daily walks around the villa. He was the one to see on any sports activities and on what teams were playing. He also liked to play Bingo. He was a soft hearted man, and cared about everyone, sharing in our joys and sadness. He will be missed by so many. My prayers for Peace for all.