Warren Edward Stoker

Warren Edward Stoker, age 79, of Delmar, entered into eternal life on May 4, 2018. Born August 1, 1938 on a dairy farm in Fenner, NY, he met his wife of 57 years, Arlene, at age 11. They began dating at age 17 when she invited him to a Sadie Hawkins dance. Together they graduated SUNY Cortland and built a life devoted to faith, family and service. They raised two children, Christine and Howard, and shaped the lives of their grandchildren Rachel and Ben.
Warren was a lifelong educator and leader. He began teaching in Long Island before finding a place at Bethlehem Central Middle School where he taught Social Studies and English to seventh and eight graders for thirty years. In 1970, he served as president of the teacher's association. Upon retirement, Warren served on the Bethlehem Central School District Board of Education for nine years, two of which he served as president.

Warren was a member of the first United Methodist Church in Delmar for over fifty years. He was active on lay committees and modeled a Christian life. His leadership was trusted and respected. During retirement he became increasingly active. He enjoyed filling his "six Saturdays and a Sunday" by donating his time to others. He was a talented toy maker and very active in the Northeastern Woodworkers Association.

Over Warren's life he travelled the world. In 1983 he and Arlene moved to Australia for a year on a teacher exchange which was a highlight of their lives. Later in 2015, he travelled to China to visit his granddaughter. Warren believed he had a good life and he loved his family immensely.

Warren is survived by, his loving wife Arlene Howard Stoker, his son Howard Stoker, grandchildren Rachel and Benjamin Porter, and siblings Winifred Pusey, Muriel Bodley, and Burr Stoker. His beloved daughter Christine Porter is previously deceased.
The family invites relatives and friends to join them on June 9, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Delmar for a memorial service is honor of Warren's life.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Delmar or to his daughter's memorial scholarship fund, given each year to a deserving Bethlehem senior. To contribute to the scholarship, please make checks payable to The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region or CFGCR, with the "Chris Porter Fund" written on the memo line, and send to The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Two Tower Place Albany, NY 12203. Or you may pay online with MasterCard or Visa at cfgcr.org/chrisporter-fund/.