Warren Stewart McRorie

Warren Stewart McRorie, age 87, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on July 11, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born on June 19, 1938, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Lawrence and Lois (Brown) McRorie. Warren was a lifelong resident of Sault Ste. Marie, where he attended Sault Area Schools. He met the love of his life, Norma, while working as a cook at the Ojibway Hotel. After proudly serving his country after being drafted into the United States Army, Warren returned home and married Norma on April 25, 1964. Warren’s working life reflected his dedication and versatility. He returned to cooking after the Army, then moved into maintenance before beginning a long and fulfilling chapter driving oil trucks for Barr Oil and working on furnaces. In his later years, he found great joy working at Superior Sanitation, a job he truly loved until illness led him to retire. Warren was an active man who enjoyed being outdoors, he was often seen working on projects with his kids and grandkids, mowing the lawn - his or the neighbors’ - snowmobiling, or boating. He had a generous spirit, always ready to lend a hand to those he cared about. Known for his big heart and a touch of stubbornness, Warren’s presence was both steady and dependable. Warren was a proud member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the American Legion Post #3, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – Sault Ste. Marie. Warren is survived by his wife, Norma; children, Warren W. McRorie Jr., Laurie S. (Henry Behling) McRorie-Mansfield, and Linda L. (Ken) LaFaver all of Sault Ste. Marie; grandchildren, Myrisa (Andy Behnke) McRorie, Jessica (Neil Krull) McCrory, Justin McCrory, and Brynn E. Mansfield; great-grandchildren, Gannin Behnke and Brielle Behnke; siblings, Charles McRorie of Michigan, Julia (Dennis) Day of Indiana, Mary Lou McRorie of Michigan, Edith Burr of Michigan, Randy (Heather) McRorie of Michigan, Edward McRorie of Michigan, Raymond (Debbie) McRorie of Texas, Glen (Julia) McRorie of Michigan, Frank (Mary) McRorie of Texas, Bonnie (Scott) Strelecki of Michigan, Peggy (Robert “Bob”) McKechnie of Michigan, Carol Farrish of Michigan, Lois Maxwell of Colorado, and Linda Westbrook of Colorado; sisters-in-law; Diane Wotton, Karen Louise Gregg, and Pat McRorie; many nieces and nephews; and best friend, Robert Albon. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lois; twin brother, Lawrence McRorie; sister, Sharon (McRorie) Payment; brothers, Roger McRorie, Warren McRorie, and Kenneth Westbrook; step-mother, Josephine Shinos; brothers-in-law, Norman Gregg, Harold Gregg, Donald Gregg, Steve Burr, Al Farrish; sisters-in-law; Beaulah Colby, Nancy Gregg, Dorothy Gregg, Polly Payment, and Betty McRorie; mother and father-in-law; Orville and Violet Gregg; and daughter-in-law, Jeanie (Hartwig) Place. A Memorial Gathering will be held July 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building, 11 Ice Circle Chi Mukwa, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.

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Warren Stewart McRorie

June 19, 1938 - July 11, 2025