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In Loving Memory Of
Lillis Jo Warr
April 16, 1942—September 21, 2026
Life & Legacy
Lillis Jo Warr, age 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 21, 2026.
Lillis was born on April 16, 1942, to Joseph Russell and Elizabeth Winn Scott. She married the love of her life, Merlin Warr, on March 2, 1957. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they shared nearly 70 years of marriage, building a beautiful life centered around their family, faith, and love for one another.
Lillis and Merlin raised four children: three sons, Rick, Guy, and Jerry, and one daughter, Christy. Her family continued to grow to include eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandbaby on the way, along with many nieces, nephews, and others who lovingly called her Aunt Jo.
Lillis dedicated many years of her career to the Tooele County School District, where she served as the lunch manager at Grantsville Elementary School. She loved the children and took great pride in the many years she spent serving her school community.
Lillis was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Throughout her life, she faithfully served in many callings and loved her Savior. One of her greatest joys was doing family history work. She received a letter of recognition for indexing more than one million names, a remarkable accomplishment that reflected her love for Temple work and her dedication to preserving history.
Lillis found some of her greatest happiness in bringing her family together. She loved family parties, gatherings, and creating memories with the people she loved most. She was always one of her family's biggest supporters, whether she was cheering from the ball fields or supporting them at hunting camps. Her family was her greatest joy, and she never missed an opportunity to show them how much she loved them.
Lillis is survived by her loving husband, Merlin Warr; sons, Guy (Fay) Warr and Jerry (Kristy) Warr; son-in-law, Kirk Gibson; sister, Claudia Phillips and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other beloved family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Russell and Elizabeth Winn Scott; sisters, Helen Roten and Ranae Blaisure; brothers, Keith Scott and Udell Scott; son, Rick Warr; and daughter, Christy Gibson.
Lillis leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, service, and family. Her greatest gift was the love she gave so freely to those around her. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Funeral services will be held on September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Church on Apple Street with a viewing from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Graveside services will follow at the Grantsville Cemetery.
Lillis was born on April 16, 1942, to Joseph Russell and Elizabeth Winn Scott. She married the love of her life, Merlin Warr, on March 2, 1957. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they shared nearly 70 years of marriage, building a beautiful life centered around their family, faith, and love for one another.
Lillis and Merlin raised four children: three sons, Rick, Guy, and Jerry, and one daughter, Christy. Her family continued to grow to include eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandbaby on the way, along with many nieces, nephews, and others who lovingly called her Aunt Jo.
Lillis dedicated many years of her career to the Tooele County School District, where she served as the lunch manager at Grantsville Elementary School. She loved the children and took great pride in the many years she spent serving her school community.
Lillis was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Throughout her life, she faithfully served in many callings and loved her Savior. One of her greatest joys was doing family history work. She received a letter of recognition for indexing more than one million names, a remarkable accomplishment that reflected her love for Temple work and her dedication to preserving history.
Lillis found some of her greatest happiness in bringing her family together. She loved family parties, gatherings, and creating memories with the people she loved most. She was always one of her family's biggest supporters, whether she was cheering from the ball fields or supporting them at hunting camps. Her family was her greatest joy, and she never missed an opportunity to show them how much she loved them.
Lillis is survived by her loving husband, Merlin Warr; sons, Guy (Fay) Warr and Jerry (Kristy) Warr; son-in-law, Kirk Gibson; sister, Claudia Phillips and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other beloved family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Russell and Elizabeth Winn Scott; sisters, Helen Roten and Ranae Blaisure; brothers, Keith Scott and Udell Scott; son, Rick Warr; and daughter, Christy Gibson.
Lillis leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, service, and family. Her greatest gift was the love she gave so freely to those around her. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Funeral services will be held on September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Church on Apple Street with a viewing from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Graveside services will follow at the Grantsville Cemetery.
Memorial Services
Funeral Service
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
📍 LDS Church, 415 W Apple St, Grantsville, Utah 84029Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Tammy Durfee Andersen
Neighbor
What a Beautiful & Kind lady , I was blessed to have grown up just through the field from her family, Rick spent many hours at our house with brother Durf listening to Deep Purple for one of many albums that comes to mind, I was lucky enough to deer hunt one year with this incredible Warr family & Jo’s breakfast sandwiches warmed up on last night’s fire coals couldn’t be beat, every delicious meal was prepared with love and yummy. Thank you Jo for being the best home teacher and what a FANTASTIC LADY, MUM, WIFE & FRIEND!!! May God’s Hands comfort your family
Oct 3, 2026
Charlyn Warner
Friend
Lillis was a great friend, a co-worker, and one of the kindest and most spiritual woman I have ever known. We worked at Grantsville Elementary School at the same time. She helped make delicious food in the kitchen and sometimes I had lunch duty and I would help wipe off tables.
Later she worked for me as a volunteer helper for teachers doing reading and math with students. Her kindness and patience with children made her a favorite volunteer. I loved having her there as a volunteer. She helped so many children
She often came to the Cooley Lane Branch as my husband and I served as leadership there. I loved having her come as she was my kind and gentle friend. Lillis will be missed by everyone who knew her. Rest in beauty and peace. Your life on this earth touched many lives, including mine! Love you Lillis!
Sep 28, 2026
Curtis Martinez
Family
I remember the numerous family reunions playing bad mitten, capture the flag and my cousins playing live music at them all. I remember the checkered floor in her house and the love was always in the air when you were around her. She was definitely one of a kind. Won’t forget the times she would go with us to my aunt Renae's for gingerbread houses right before Christmas and we would laugh, love, sing and smile.
Sep 23, 2026
Jody Cowan
Family
Lunchroom connection- as a young child, I was given an opportunity to ride along and visit with aunt Jo on our way to the elementary school. As I waited for class to start each day, I watched her run that lunchroom like a well-oiled machine. Even as a child, I was impressed by her knowledge and leadership.
I will always value, and hold dear all we’ve shared together ❤️
Sep 23, 2026