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The Life of ALVIN STANLEY WARREN

Al Warren, 65, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Al was born June 12, 1944 in Corona, CA, to Eva and Robert Warren. Al proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Four Star Plaque (the highest award one can receive while working in a mess hall). Before retiring in June of 2006 Al worked for the city of Des Moines as a mechanical crew chief at the Waste Water treatment plant. Al loved spending time with his grandchildren and his family. He was awarded "Father of the Year" each year for 39 years. Al loved Model A Cars and served as President of the Central Iowa Model A Club for five years. He was also a member of the Mustang Club. Al was a collector, tinkerer and an inventor. He was given the Key to The City of Des Moines for his invention of a chlorine clamp and for his work in restoring the Rocket Ship Slide at Union Park. Al is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marie; his daughters, Tammy (Kurt) Chapman, Debbie (Matt) Hensley and Mary (Chad) Strait; his grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Jessica and Madyson; his four brothers, Norman of Paris, CA., Danny and David both of Corona, CA., and Robert of Ankeny; many nieces and nephews and loads of friends who will miss him. Al was preceded in death by his mother, father and a sister.

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This man is my Dad. He was such a pillar in our family, and in my life. I miss him more than any words can say. I know that I'll see him again some day, but until then, I'll carry his love and his memory forever. Debbie Hensley
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