1922
2017
James Austin Warder, 95, passed away peacefully at Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral, Florida on May 8, 2017. He was born January 3, 1922 to the late Annie Belle (Bowie) and Harry Irving Warder of Marbury, Maryland. He was the seventh of ten children, and their last living child. He was a 1939 graduate of Lackey High School in Indian Head, Maryland.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Lydia Rebecca (Eastburn) Warder; his grandson James (Jimmy) Reed Turner, Sr.; grandsons James (Jim) Reed Turner, Jr. and Anthony (Tony) Filmore Turner. Also, his brothers Harold, Wilson, Aubrey, and Sonny. And sisters Irma, Marguerite, Teenie, Mary Rosalee, and Gloria.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Sandra Benson (born on his 21st birthday), and her husband Ray; granddaughter Terry (Turner) Sherman, and husband John; grandchildren Christopher, Ryan (wife Alex), and Collin Sherman; and great-granddaughter Alexis Turner. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews of the large Warder family, and members of the Eastburn family.
Austin was very proud of his military service as a Seabee. After World War II began, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of twenty. He spent twenty-seven months in the South Pacific on the American Samoan Islands, with Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit #506, building airplane runways and roads, and a hospital and barracks for the wounded and sick. Following Honorable Discharge from the Navy once the war ended, Austin found employment at the Naval Powder Factory in Indian Head. He worked his way up the ladder to become a Director of the Public Works Department for the (renamed) Naval Ordinance Station.
When Austin and Lydia each had acquired thirty-five years of government service, they retired to Cape Coral, where they spent many happy years of golfing, boating, gardening, traveling with friends and family, and enjoying the warm climate. They moved from their home to Gulf Coast Village in 2004. Austin and Lydia had been married for sixty-seven years when Lydia passed away in 2009.
Austin was a thoughtful, devoted, honest man who was admired by many. He loved nothing more than spending time with family, and his love for his family was clear to all who knew him. He had a keen sense of humor, and a love of music. He and Lydia were Washington Redskins fans, and held season tickets on the 50 yard line for many years before retiring to Florida.
The family thanks and appreciates the love and compassion provided by the caregivers of Gulf Coast Village, GCV Home Health Care, and Hope Hospice.
A funeral service will be held in the Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery Chapel on May 20, at 11:30 a.m., with visitation from 10-11:30. Interment will follow the service, at graveside, with Military Honors.
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May 8, 2022
Family
Steve and Annmarie Tye
Hard to believe it´s been 5 years since you left us....
You were an inspiration to your family and all who knew you....
You will always be remembered fondly and loved always...
May 20, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Warder family for the loss of your dear James. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you and give you strength during this most difficult time.
May 19, 2017
Delores Warder
My sincere sympathies to you Sandy & your family during this time. You are in my thoughts & prayers as I remember better times. May special memories of your Dad help ease your grief ~ Until we all meet once more Uncle Austin ~
May 15, 2017
Steve and Annmarie Rye
As we prepare to say "see you later" to our Uncle Austin one cannot help but to reflect on him... So many memories flood our minds of the happy times we have shared with this wonderful man. He was so compassionate about his family and looked forward to spending quality time with each and everyone one. His humor and gift for story telling about past experiences was always a treat to look forward too. The old expression that has been coined the "greatest generation" completely described this man. The world has lost a one-of-a-kind human being.
Today on May 20th 2017, as we prepare for our final parting, it is our hope that his love and guidance will help his family today. That they know that they are in our thoughts and hearts during this difficult time.
With much love
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