Warren Tindall, a longtime resident of Bayside, died on Aug. 11, 2024 at 97 years of age. Born in Bristow, Iowa on October 23, 1926, to Waldo H. and Velma Bruce Tindall, he was the eldest of five children. Warren was married to Willetta Laurine Clark on August 31, 1947.

He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Willetta, and daughters Janice Pontoni/Murphy, Dyanna Gazzera, and Debra Jones, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Warren joined the army on October 25, 1945, and served in the Philippine Campaign. After the surrender, he was transferred to the 13th Combat Engineers attached to the 7th Infantry Division in Seoul, Korea. Shortly after discharge, on December 8, 1946, he married his wartime sweetheart, Willetta Clark, who had faithfully written to him daily for years. They enjoyed a loving relationship for 77 years.

In 1947, he entered La Verne College and took full advantage of the G.I. Bill. He completed the course work for his B.A. degree and teaching credential and began teaching in 1950. Warren also held a secondary school teaching credential from San Jose State college.

In a teaching career that spanned 33 years, he taught at the elementary, secondary and college levels. The bulk of his teaching career was spent at the Arcata and McKinleyville High Schools.

After retirement from Northern Humboldt Union High School District in 1983 he embarked on a career in real estate which extended over a period of 25 years.

He was an active member of Redwood Gun Club and the Arcata American Legion Post 274 and VFW Post 2542. He was the primary organizer of the Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard, where he served as Captain and chief training and planning officer.

A traditional graveside military ceremony will be conducted by the Mad River Community Veterans Honor Guard at Ocean View Cemetery on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1300 hours (1 p.m.).

Due to family travel restrictions at this time, a celebration of life will be announced at a future date.

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