James Warren

James P. Warren, 95, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 12, 2009. James was born in Fort Towson, Oklahoma. He served his country in World War II as a member of the United States Navy, Seabee Division, in the South Pacific. He started his career with the Atchison-Santa Fe Railway as a steno clerk and retired as a General Passenger Traffic Manager after forty-plus years of service. His wife of 67 years, Jean Delores Warren, preceded him in death in July of 2007. He is survived by his two sons, James Warren of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Barry E. (Susan) Warren of Lake Quivira, Kansas; and granddaughter, Lyndsay (Aaron) Dick and his great-grandchild Kamden. Other surviving relatives include nieces and nephews, GenaAnn Hellman of Stillwater, Oklahoma; John MacArthur of Arlington, Texas; Kip MacArthur of Yukon, Oklahoma; and Shannon Edwards of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A brief memorial service will be conducted at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hearts of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Suite 100, Topeka, Kansas 66614.