Warren MORAN Obituary

Was my Grandmothers sister son on my fathers side, Sadly I dont remember him but I'm sure I had meet him when i was young, Just doing my family tree.
xxx to my 1st cousin 1x removed

I remember Mr.Moran while I was a grade 10 student at Bathurst Heights High School.A great teacher and mentor. Accidently in gym class he was in rugger attire teaching another group of kids the game. Heard about his passing about 3 weeks ago. from a classmate I connected Marlene Hay.To this day he had an expression . He would say eeeh!!! Regards Manny Riesel .

A much loved man, a much loved boss. Just heard, warm regards to all. You will be missed. Until we meet again Warren.

I will remember Warren for his passion for life (his family, his work, his sport) and his ability to inspire others to approach life with great passion. But I think I will mostly remember Warren for just being a good bloke as comfortable talking to farmers and students as he was in the academic world.

As my masters supervisor and academic mentor Warren taught me to believe that I could do what I wanted and that the world was mine to discover. That journey resulted in me living in Canada and not really keeping in touch in recent years but Warren will remain a very influential person in my life. He modelled how to achieve in your profession and still be very human and caring. Farewell my mentor and friend.

Sending my condolences to his family. May your memories comfort you.

Julie Greenwood

I will remember Warren for his insightfulness and intellect, but I will also remember him for his grace (intellectually, athletically and socially), and for his openness, optimism, and encouraging and welcoming manner. Warren was, in a word, authentic.

I first met Warren in the early 1980s at the University of Guelph in Ontario, when he was a visitor there. I was a wet-behind-the-ears graduate student who many senior academics would have brushed off as unimportant, but that was not what Warren was about. He took the time to speak with me in depth about my work, offering sage and cogent advice. An academic acquaintance evolved into a friendship.

A few years later, I had the opportunity to do a post doc at Massey University in Palmerston North, and met up with Warren on a number of occasions during my time in New Zealand. One special memory involved a field trip he took me on through the rural-urban fringe of Auckland, visiting several wineries in and around Henderson along the way. Our paths continued to cross over the years, mainly at academic conferences where I relished the time we had to catch up, discuss a wide range of topics, not all related to geography, and share a glass of wine (or two).

Warren was one of the people who have made a difference in my life, and for that, I will be forever grateful and humbled. To the Moran Family, I offer my heartfelt condolences and sincere thanks for sharing Warren with us.

Tom Johnston,
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada