Margery Anne Warren (Bull)

Margery Anne Bull was born on February 16, 1922 in Omaha, Nebraska to Christian and Elizabeth (Rosacker) Bull. She grew up on a farm south of Elkhorn, with her brother, Ervin, and sister, Marian. Margery attended country school through eighth grade and graduated as the Valedictorian of Elkhorn High School’s Class of 1939. She was awarded a University of Nebraska Regents’ Scholarship, and took a year of business classes before moving to Omaha, where she lived and worked until her marriage.

A life-long Lutheran, she was baptized, confirmed, and married in the church of her youth and was active in her several home congregations during her long life. For many years, she taught Jr. High Sunday School, led several adult studies, and was the first woman ever elected to the Resurrection Lutheran church council.

On April 2, 1944, Margery married John Harold Warren. Children, Mary Jo, John, and David, completed the family. Harold and Margery farmed in Douglas and Dodge Counties before moving to Yutan in 1951, where they farmed until Harold’s death. These were busy family years, with involvement in school, community, and church affairs. In 1963, Margery took a part-time job as “Society Editor” of the Wahoo Newspaper. Her varied writing and editing assignments challenged and interested her. It was a perfect fit for her natural talents and an enrichment to her life as a homemaker.

On June 3, 1965, Harold died of a sudden heart-attack. While grieving the loss of her husband, and remaining the anchor for her children, Margery navigated significant life changes. She remembered and was grateful for the help of family, friends, and the community during this transition. In the six months following Harold’s death, she found full-time work, gave attention to finishing farm business, and settled her family in a new town. She followed her sons’ school activities, and encouraged Mary Jo to continue her studies at the University of Nebraska. Her children knew her as strong and capable and were aware of her expectations for them. Her expressive dark eyes spoke in ways mere words could not.

In her 60’s Margery purchased a condominium in the Millard area, and became a first-?me homeowner. She enjoyed the lovely tree-shaded courtyard and the swimming pool to entertain much-loved grandchildren. In retirement, acer a satisfying 22-year career at Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent/Avaya, she enjoyed traveling and spending more time with family and friends.

When she was nearly 90, her children encouraged her to move to Silver Ridge Assisted Living in Gretna. With her usual sensible outlook, she said, “Well, I guess we have to face facts. I am almost 90”. Her only expressed regret was giving up her car.

In 1986, she was interviewed for a profile in the church bulletin. When asked what her faith meant to her, Margery said: “At each stage of my life, the Lord has been waiting for me to accept his gifts of inspiration and comfort, and when I needed strength, his “everlasting arms” have supported me. I hope to grow in grace with my Lord and Savior”.  She didn’t spend a lot of time “fretting”, or projecting into the future, or regretting the past. She lived her life day by day, meeting the challenges as they came and accepting the realities that couldn’t be changed. She has been a fine example for loved ones.

Margery passed away on August 15, 2022 at Silverridge Assisted Living in Gretna, NE. at the age of 100 years, 5 month & 30 days. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings, most of her cousins, and many friends. Her survivors include her daughter, Mary Jo (Paul) Swanson, her sons, John (Susan) Warren, and David (Maureen) Warren, Grandchildren: Andrew Swanson, Suzanne Swanson, Joe (Nicole) Warren, Keeley Warren, John Warren, Cleone Warren, Christian Warren, and Darren Warren. Great-Granddaughters, Mallory and Madelynn Warren. A brother-in-law Winfred Stamp, and a sister-in-law, Marianne Bull, also survive, as well as nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 7:00pm Friday, August 19, at Roeder Mortuary, 11710 Standing Stone, Gretna, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00am Saturday, August 20, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 153 S. McKenna Ave, Gretna, Nebraska.

INTERMENT: Elkhorn Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: Resurrection Lutheran Church or Elkhorn Cemetery.