It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary “Wayne” Warner, who passed away after a year-long battle with liver disease on September 13, 2024, just shy of his 60th birthday. Born in Bremerton, WA, Wayne grew up on Bainbridge Island and later moved to Phoenix to attend diesel mechanic school. While in Phoenix, he worked as the Beverage Manager at the five-star Pointe Resort, where he gained invaluable work experience and enjoyed meeting celebrities and guests from all walks of life. He loved that part of his job and always had great stories to share from his time there.
Wayne returned to Washington in 1993, where held two jobs. He proudly worked at Unity Electric as an Electrical Apprentice by day and served as 1st Mate on the Spirit of Puget Sound in the evenings. Wayne was an incredibly hard worker and prideful person. He continued to rise through Unity Electric during his nearly 31-year tenure and was promoted to President in 2015. As the leader of the company, his care for every employee was evident, as he knew each of them by name and treated them like family.
Wayne had a passion for anything involving water. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, wakeboarding and jet-skiing. His ultimate dream was to live on a boat in retirement.
Wayne also had a love for good food. Coined a true foodie, he enjoyed creating dishes from scratch, smoking anything possible on his smoker and sharing his creations with friends.
Wayne had a quick wit, brilliant mind, and a smile that could light up a room left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Wayne shared 22 years with his wife, Julie, whom he married in 2006. Their love and partnership were a constant source of joy in his life. Family meant everything to Wayne, and he was incredibly proud of his children, Wayne Thomas and Lindsey. His son, Wayne Thomas, lives in Phoenix, and Wayne cherished their relationship, always taking pride in Wayne Thomas’s accomplishments. Wayne was equally proud of his daughter, Lindsey, who is now 16. He was a dedicated supporter of her high school academics and love for volleyball, finding joy in watching her grow and succeed both on and off the court.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Julie; his son, Wayne; his daughter, Lindsey; and his grandchildren, Kash, Kensington, and Kaydence. He is also survived by his parents, Venita (Fred) Caldwell and Bill (Jeanne) Warner, as well as his sister Amy (Eric) Grothe, and his brothers Brett Warner and Gary Lundy.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday October 13, 2024, at 11:30am at Edmonds Waterfront Center. All who knew Wayne and wish to honor his life are welcome to attend.
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