WARREN, Michael Shaun

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 05./08/2015 Lt. Col. Michael Shaun Warren, 51, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. LTC Warren was born July 24, 1963, in Phoenix, the oldest of five sons born to Lillian Barbara (Rollins) Warren and Michael C. Warren. Warren is survived by his wife, Sheila, and five children, Michael Warren Jr., Jody Warren, Kevin Warren, Taylor Dennis and Jackson Warren. Michael was a loving husband and adored father who enjoyed spending time with his family very much. Warren earned a bachelor of science in accountancy from Arizona State University in 2001 and a master of military art and science from the School of Advanced Military Studies in 2012. His military education includes the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, where he graduated as the distinguished honor graduate, Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course, Infantry Captain’s Career Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Command and General Staff College and Advanced Military Studies Program at the School of Advanced Military Studies. Warren has been on active duty since 2003. He retired from the Tempe Police Department as a sergeant with over 20 years of service in 2005. Warren deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. His military awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal, the Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals, Combat Infantryman Badge and Arizona Distinguished Service Medal. Warren’s hobbies included reading historical novels (his favorite topic was World War II), attending sporting events (he cheered for ASU, the Arizona Cardinals and the Arizona Diamondbacks), riding his motorcycle and vacationing with his family. A viewing was held May 6 at Bunker’s Garden Chapel in Mesa. Funeral services were held May 7 at Light of the Desert Lutheran Church. Full military honors followed at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Bunker’s Garden Chapel of Mesa handled arrangements.