Warren Harrison Hoskings

Dec. 6, 1935 — Sept. 18, 2022

Warren Harrison Hoskings passed away on Sept. 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born Dec. 6, 1935, at St. Marks Hospital, Salt Lake City to Willard (Bud) and Billie Hoskings. He married his sweetheart, Bonnie Jean Young. on March 28, 1955, in Evanston, Wyoming. They were later Sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 2, 1978.

Warren and Bonnie lived a life of adventure and travel, family elk hunts, fishing trips, camping, and exploring the backcountry of Utah. He earned the rank of captain for the Salt Lake City Fire Department (25 years) and fought some of the largest building fires in Utah history; he helped save many lives. He served in the United States Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard. He was the Yellowstone fire marshall for two years. Warren spent thousands of hours volunteering for schools, churches, Boy Scout Eagle projects, Johnson Dinosaur Tracks Museu, and State Parks.

Warren is survived by his children, Brent (Jill) Saratoga Springs, Jeannie (Mike) Vernal, Kathern (Rick) of St George, and Robert Murray of Utah; His 10 Grandchildren Jeremy, Kayli, Travis, Matt, Amber, Cody, Jackie, Corey, Wyatt and Hannah; and 15 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brother Dennis Hoskings. His family is grateful to our sister, Kathy, for her dedication and love in taking such good care of our dad over the past two years.

He is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie; his parents Willard and Billie Hoskings; and sister Janis Shepherd.

Graveside services will he held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Wallsburg Utah Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared on the McMillan Mortuary website.

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