Warren Wrieden Davis
March 29, 1949 — January 26, 2018
Warren Wrieden Davis p assed onward from this world on January 26, 2018, uprooted by a stroke, at 68. He was devoted to Judith Helman, his wife of 38 years and their son Grant Davis, Petaluma. His many cherished relatives included his brother and life-long friend Brandt Davis (Marlys); brothers and sisters-in-love David Helman (Suzanne Rixon) and Barnard Helman (Keiko Hirose); and nieces and nephews, cousins and kinda-cousins: Steve (Lana) and Marc (Rebecca) Davis; Jan Davis (Tom Hedge); Emma, Max, Ethan and Evan Helman; Shoshana, Simone, and Ruby Leibowitz; Sarah Kupferberg, Syd, Kaila, and Josh Temple; Lisa Moore (Juan) and LaRisa and Lyone Cooper. We cannot list his many friends. You know who you are.
Warren was an entrepreneur extraordinaire. Raised in Laguna Beach, he moved to the Bay area in the early 70’s and started a series of antique collectives in Healdsburg. His love of interacting with people, combined with his passion for all things artistic, especially paintings, made his stores a reflection of his character, filled with treasures, in which everyone delighted. In 1995, he purchased the American Trust building at the corner of Western and Petaluma Blvd. (Later a Wells Fargo until 1986). He carefully guided its transformation to an antiques emporium in Petaluma's national historic district. The store quickly became a landmark in which fellow dealers filled multiple floors with artwork, antiques, and hidden gems. Warren put everyone at ease with his wit and smile. Laughter abounded. He ran Vintage Bank Antiques as a highly successful business, but equally as a family, and a way to connect with the community and its people. Warren’s loving and compassionate ways found their perfect outlet when he and Judith welcomed their newborn son Grant in 1998. Warren's steadfast and devoted parenting is a legacy of love that continues beyond his passing. Buoyed by a life-long interest and study of spirituality, Warren embraced all walks of faith and could employ teaching stories or aphorisms to cross any divide. This love of connecting with people was the hallmark of his life and will ensure that his memory lives on in those he touched. His generosity will not be forgotten.Private services are being held, contact [email protected] with any questions. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to COTS of Petaluma www.cots.org or CSN of Santa Rosa www.communitysupportnet.org, will be welcome, as well as donations to any cause that calls to you.
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