Warren Leonard Brekke

Warren Leonard Brekke, 91, of Corvallis Oregon passed away on his birthday May 25, 2025 following a battle with cancer. He was born in Dunseith, North Dakota on May 25, 1934, the son of Leonard Mathias Brekke and Vivian Jane Brekke. Warren grew up in a rural community and took immense pride in hard work and applying it to family life in his youth alongside his brother, Edwin Brekke and sisters, Joan Lawler and Winnifred Brekke. Warren was a proud and honorary member of the Navy and served on the USS Wasp and the USS Hornet. He graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Electronics. Warren spent the later part of his career working as a civilian at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. In 1963, Warren married Shila Jean Edwards. They made a life together and adopted their son Wayne and daughter Tara. He was a loving and devoted father to his children, and always reminded Shila that she was his “Tweety Bird,” cherishing every moment with her for their 61 years of marriage. Together, Warren and Shila raised their family in Santa Maria, CA and soon ventured to Oregon when they retired. Warren and Shila were blessed with seven grandchildren, Christina, Alex, Maggie, Kendall, Vivian, Jada and Gabriella plus two great grandsons. Warren also gained a daughter when Wayne married Laurie. Warren’s love and dedication to his family was evident in every aspect of his life, as he made every person feel special. Warren’s words of wisdom will forever be in his children and grandchildren's memories. Warren is survived by his beautiful wife, Shila, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Joan Lawler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Vivian Brekke, his brother Edwin and sister Winnifred. Warren’s legacy of unconditional love, community spirit, patient character, and caring demeanor will forever be remembered by all who knew him. His passion for history and attentive recollection of events remain pertinent to his quality of being a great storyteller and secret poet. He is now at peace and making a sanctuary for his family to someday join him while enjoying his mother’s warm molasses cookies

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Warren Leonard Brekke

May 25, 1934 - May 25, 2025