Warner Newby's Obituary
M/GEN Warner E. Newby (USAF Ret) 6/28/1919 - 12/31/2011 Warner flew his last mission as he once again joined his wife Virginia in their eternal home. A World War II veteran, Warner spent 35+ years in the Air Force. His distinguished career allowed him to pilot over 100 different types of planes, including a German JU-88 warplane which is still on display at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH. His proudest career highlights were his influence of the B-52 and C-5 plane production programs. Warner grew up on a farm in Reedley, CA. At a young age, he left home to pursue his education. He ended up in LA, and it is there that he developed of love for planes and flying. WW II broke out and he proudly served his country as a pilot in North Africa. Before heading overseas, he and Virginia were married in June 1942. They were married for 61 years until Virginia's death in 2003. Both Warner and Virginia enjoyed their involvement with the Air Force and were well-respected. Upon retirement, they settled in Lompoc, CA, where they built their own retirement home. They lived there until Virginia's death, at which time Warner moved to Washington to be nearer to family. Warner is survived by 4 children, Howard, Candy (Gaiser), Laura (McDaniel), and Stephen, grandchildren Diana Druschba, Julie Newby, and Josh Newby, and great-grandchildren Connor and Colin McDaniel, as well as sister Karen Elliott, and many extended family members. In addition to his wife Virginia, Warner was preceded in death by his oldest grandchild, Scott. The family would like to thank all those individuals who have been caretakers or friends over the last few years. Warner greatly appreciated your care and concern for him. Warner will return to California for burial and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Washington.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home
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