Warren Nystrom
Age - 90
November 28, 2023
On Sunday morning, November 26th, 2023, Warren Reuben Nystrom finished his earthly race and entered Christ's rest, joining his wife, Ina, in the presence of His Lord and Savior forever and ever. Warren was born on February 17th, 1933 in Worthington, Minnesota. He grew up on his family's farm near Worthington. He loved to share stories and memories of his boyhood with his family, bringing them much joy. As a young boy, he helped the local veterinarian care for his family's farm animals. This job sparked a love for animals and a desire to be a veterinarian himself. Warren graduated from Worthington High School and later the University of Minnesota, where he completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. During his time at U of M, Warren met Gary Sheldon through Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. They became fast friends, and Warren soon met Gary's sister, Ina, on the steps outside of a church. Their relationship blossomed, and they were married on September 18th, 1959. God gave them 61 years together. Their marriage was characterized by great love and steadfast commitment to each other, and still stands as a godly example worth emulating for their family and all who witnessed it. Following his graduation from veterinary school, Warren joined the Air Force. He served as a veterinarian on bases in Reno, Nevada and Fukuoka, Japan. It was during his time in the Air Force that Warren's two children, Brenda and Brian, were born. Warren went on to serve for 20 years in the Air Force Reserves, retiring with the rank of Major. Upon being discharged from the military, Warren began working for the USDA in Minnesota. The family lived there until he was transferred to Denton, TX in 1970. In Denton, Warren was a member and deacon at Hillcrest Baptist Church and later a member and elder at Denton Bible Church. Through Denton Bible, he traveled on mission trips to several countries, including Russia and Venezuela. He and Ina faithfully served the church body by leading Bible studies, discipling and counseling married couples, and mentoring folks one-to-one. The Lord used Warren's faith, along with that of Ina's, to help and encourage many others and deepen their love for Him. Following Ina's death, Warren moved closer to his family in Granbury, TX in 2022. As a young boy, Warren came to faith in Christ after a visiting pastor challenged him and some other young men to believe in Jesus. Warren's trust in and obedience to Christ characterized his life. He lived as a man devoted to Jesus and the knowledge of God's Word, becoming a faithful teacher, disciplemaker, and evangelist. He continued in these roles until the end of his life. Warren enjoyed the world God made. He especially loved to fish, work in his yard, and spend time on the lake. In addition, he enjoyed working with his hands through hobbies like drawing and wood-working. He had a wonderful sense of humor, cracking many a joke and telling many a story. He was a light, and brought laughter and joy to all around him. Warren is survived by his daughter Brenda Warren (married to Greg) and his son Brian Nystrom (married to Gay). In addition, he is survived by seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Warren faithfully taught each one of them the Gospel: that man is hopelessly sinful, but Jesus Christ, the perfect Son of God, came to earth as God incarnate. He lived a sinless life and was crucified on our behalf. He was buried, and raised on the third day, ascending into heaven having conquered sin and death. He now sits at the right hand of God his Father, interceding on behalf of those who have been saved by grace through faith in Him. This Gospel was Warren's hope, and he would urge all to place their faith in it as well. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Denton Bible Church, 2300 E. University Dr. , Denton. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time. Interment will be at a later date at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, TX.Show more
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