Warren D. Hall

Warren,the youngest of two sons of Virginia May (Gardner) and John Otto Hall, was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa on July 22, 1948. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Malvern First Baptist Church. Warren graduated from Malvern Community High School in 1966. He attended Commercial Extension School in Omaha to begin work on his business degree. Warren joined the U. S. Army in 1968 and served in Viet Nam. Following his military service, Warren accepted a position with Mutual of Omaha.
Warren and Cindy Maye Amos were married at Carter Lake, Iowa on January 17, 1970. They made their home in Carter Lake and their marriage was blessed with a son Christopher. Warren accepted a position on the Malvern Street Department and the family moved to Malvern in 1975. Their daughter Richelle was born and the family became active in community organizations and Warren became a third generation member of the Malvern Volunteer Fire Department. He later became the Malvern City Clerk and served the Malvern First Baptist Church as treasurer and Deacon. Warren helped with the Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs and other youth activities. Warren also helped with the Memorial Day Avenue of Flags at the Malvern Cemetery. Warren loved the outdoors and the family enjoyed many camping trips. Warren and Cindy divorced and Warren accepted a position as city clerk at Rockwell City, Iowa.
Warren and Betty Jo (Bakehouse) were married at Fort Dodge, Iowa on April 5, 1996. In 1999, Warren and Betty moved to Mitchellville, Iowa where Warren began work as the City Administrator. Warren was a member of the Association of Iowa City Administrators and other professional groups. After his family, Warren had three passions; fishing, Nebraska football, and gardening. In 2004, Warren was diagnosed with cancer and died at their home on February 8, 2005, at the age of 56 years, 6 months, and 16 days.
Warren was preceded in death by his father, John O. Hall and is survived by his wife Betty Hall of Mitchellville; son Christopher Hall in the U. S. Navy stationed at Bahrain; daughter Richelle Mayo and her husband Alex of Council Bluffs; mother Virginia Hall; brother Allen Hall and his wife Joyce all of Malvern; other relatives and many friends.