Warren Lundell

November 21, 1920 - June 20, 2008

George Warren Lundell, 87, of Boone, Iowa passed away Sunday evening, June 15th at Bethany Manor in Story City, Iowa. He was born on November 21, 1920 in Kiron, Iowa, the son of George and Anna (Linden) Lundell. He received his education in Kiron and Odebolt, Iowa, graduating in 1938 from Odebolt High School. Warren joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving stateside as a Naval flight instructor. On April 25, 1945, Warren married Phyllis Podey of Vail, Iowa. They made their first home in New Orleans, Louisiana while Warren was in the service. Warren was recalled to the Navy during the Korean War, serving again as a flight instructor in Pensacola, Florida and then as a blimp pilot for coastal reconnaissance on the Eastern Seaboard in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Warren completed his military service and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. Warren and Phyllis moved to Boone, Iowa in 1961 where they were long-time members of Augustana Lutheran Church. Warren loved his family dearly and will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, his infant brother Courtney, and Phyllis, his wife of 47 years. He is survived by his 3 daughters and their families: Linda (Gordon) Lynn and daughters Angela (Ben) Watson and Erin (DJ) Crane, all of Houston, Texas; Signe Woodin of Teaneck, New Jersey; and Lisa (Brian) Beck and son Tyler of Greenwood, Indiana. Services will be held on Friday morning, June 20th at 10:30 am at Augustana Lutheran Church in Boone with Pastor Daniel W. Solomon officiating. Internment with full military honors will be conducted by the Veterans Council of Boone in Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone, Iowa. Visitation will be at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family present during that time to greet friends. Visitations will continue on Friday morning at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to the Augustana Lutheran Church in Boone.