Biographical information for Faus, Warren W
8 Pelican Point Road, Belvedere, CA 94920
Note 2012 I had talked with Mr Faus several times before he passed away
he was supposed to send me a genealogy gedcom file but he did not know how to
do it. One of his nephews was supposed to help and contact me but never did. I guess
it was Warrens Brother who send me copy of Sister Euphrasias Faus Genealogy book
as my sister was unable to send me our families copy.
He was a very nice man and I enjoyed visiting with him.
WARREN WILSON FAUS
Warren Wilson Faus Feb. 12, 1919-June 24, 2011 Longtime Belvedere resident passed peacefully away Friday, June 24th at age 92. A service originally scheduled for Friday July 1, at 3 PM has been postponed.
This biography from the archives of AskART.com.
A long-time faculty member at San Jose State University, he combined scholarly pursuits, teaching and administration with painting and drawing. He works primarily in watercolor but also paints with oil and acrylic in a style combining impressionism and realism.
Warren Faus was born in Ismay, Montana and loved drawing as a child, getting his first lessons from a local self-taught cowboy artist who worked at a nearby ranch. He later attended the Minneapolis Institute of Art and went on to graduate with honors from Montana State University in 1942 followed by an M.A. from Stanford University in 1954. He also pursued graduate studies at the University of Hawaii and the Honolulu Academy of Art from 1958 to 1959.
Much of World War II, he spent in the South Pacific and after the conclusion of his service, joined the art faculty at San Jose State University. There he served continuously for almost thirty years, as professor of art and Asian Art history, chair of the Art department from 1960 to 1967, and as Dean of the School of Humanities and Arts until the time of his retirement.
While in Japan during the War, he developed a strong interest in Japanese art and architecture, which he later studied at Stanford and the University of Hawaii. He then persuaded the San Jose State administration to institute an Asian art history class, which had never before been offered at that University.
Following his retirement in 1974, he and his wife moved to Belvedere, California. He has been active at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco as a member of the Asian Art Commission, the governing board appointed by Mayor Dianne Feinstein. He also served as Chairman of the Commission.
He currently (1999) is on the advisory council of the Marin Society of Artists, and is actively painting and drawing landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. His paintings have been shown in group exhibitions and one-man shows in California at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, Stanford University, San Jose State University, the Marin Society of Artists, and the Palace of the Legion of Honor. In Montana, his work has been exhibited at Montana State University. His paintings are in many private collections including that of Audrey Jones Beck in Houston, Texas.
Academic Departments 1957-1983
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The material in this series documents the Art, Nursing, Psychology and Science Education Departments. Of special note is a brief history of the Art Department covering the years 1911-1957, written by faculty member Warren Faus for the 1957 San José State University Centennial Celebration. Faus went on to chair the Art Department from 1960-1967, and then served as Dean of the School of Humanities and Arts until his retirement in 1974.
Warren W. Faus A service originally scheduled for Friday July 1, at 3 PM has been postponed.
A long-time resident of Belvedere, California, Warren W. Faus passed peacefully away on June 24th, 2011. He and his wife, Frances, loved their years in Marin, and relished the beauty of the views from Belvedere, always delighting in the everchanging vistas of the water, and the glorious sunsets. They treasured their friends here, as well as the pleasures of their favorite haunts, whether enjoying a meal at Rooney’s, prowling for treasures at the Custom House, or watching young sailors practice their skills in tiny boats off the Yacht Club.
One of eight children, Warren was born in Ismay, Montana, and grew up in the town of Terry. Throughout his life, he maintained his fondness for the Big Sky country of his youth. At an early age he developed a love of drawing, and his first lessons were from a cowboy artist who worked at a nearby ranch. Later he attended the Minneapolis Institute of Art; graduated with honors in 1942 from Montana State University; and obtained an M.A. from Stanford University in 1954.
From 1958 to 1959 he pursued graduate studies at the University of Hawaii and the Honolulu Academy of Art. Much of World War II, he spent in the South Pacific. While in Japan, he developed a strong interest in Japanese art and architecture. At the conclusion of his service, he joined the art faculty at San Jose State University where he served as Professor of Art and Asian Art History; Chair of the Art Department (1960 to 1967); and as Dean of the university’s College of Humanities and Arts until the time of his retirement in 1974. For almost thirty years, he combined scholarly pursuits of teaching and administration, with painting and drawing. It was Professor Faus who persuaded the administration of San Jose State to institute their first Asian Art History class.
He married Frances Korb in 1956, and following his retirement they moved from Los Gatos, California, to Belvedere. Together they traveled extensively in Europe and Asia, and in 2006 celebrated their 50th anniversary in Honolulu. Professor Faus was active with San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum, as well as the Asian Art Commission, the governing board appointed by then mayor Dianne Feinstein. He served as the Commission’s Chair, and was also on the advisory council of the Marin Society of Artists.
In retirement he enjoyed cooking, research and writing, and email correspondence with friends and family around the world. Throughout his eighties, he continued to create drawings, landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. His paintings have been shown in group exhibitions and one-man shows throughout California and Montana, and are held in many private
collections, including the notable Beck Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas.
Warren Faus is survived by daughters Heidi Kennedy of Palo Alto, and Teta Collins (George), of Kentfield, as well as an extended and loving family: granddaughter Heather Collins-Kaeding, grandson Robert Collins, great-grandson Cooper Kaeding; brother, Jack Faus and wife Maxine of Kent, Washington; and numerous devoted nieces and nephews and their
families, including June Sullivan (John) of San Anselmo.
He would be so delighted and honored to be St. Stephen’s Art Angel for 2011.
Warren Wilson Faus (1919 - 2011) One of 8 children, Warren Faus grew up in the town of Terry, Montana, and that Big Sky country held a place in his heart always. He attended the Minneapolis Institute of Art; graduated with honors from Montana State; received his M.A. from Stanford University, and later did graduate work at the University of Hawaii and the Honolulu Academy of Art. Much of WWII he spent as an Army officer in the Pacific, and while in Japan developed a strong interest in Japanese art and architecture. After the war, he joined the faculty at San Jose State University, where he served for 30 years as professor, Chair of the Art Department, and Dean of the College of Humanities and Arts. Through his influence, the University instituted its first Asian Art History class. He married the late Frances Korb in 1956, and they lived in Los Gatos until his retirement in 1974, when they relocated to Belvedere. Active with San Francisco's Asian Art Museum, he was appointed by then mayor Diane Feinstein to serve on the Asian Art Commission, and became its Chair. Well into his eighties he continued to paint. His works have been exhibited throughout California and Montana, and are in many private collections, including the Beck Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He is survived by daughters, Heidi Kennedy and Teta Collins; brother Jack Faus of Washington state; granddaughter Heather Collins-Kaeding, grandson Robert Collins, great grandson Cooper Kaeding, and many devoted nieces, nephews and their families. A celebration of his life will take place Friday, August 5th at 3pm, Tiburon Baptist Church, Tiburon. Those who care to make charitable donations in his memory may wish to consider: the scholarship department of San Jose State School of Art and Design; The Belvedere-Tiburon Library Foundation; The American Prairie Foundation (www.americanprairie.org); the San Francisco Asian Art Museum; or the charity of your choice. Published in San Francisco Chronicle on July 31, 2011
Warren Faus
Warren Wilson Faus, a longtime Belvedere resident and retired San Jose State University dean, died June 24, 2011, after a long illness. He was 92.
A celebration of his life will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Tiburon Baptist Church.
Mr. Faus was active in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and was appointed to its governing board, the Asian Art Commission, by then-San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein. He did a turn as the commission's chair.
An artist whose work has been shown in group exhibitions and one-man shows in California and Montana, he continued to paint into his 80s. His paintings are in many private collections, as well as the Beck Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Texas.
Born in Ismay, Montana, Mr. Faus was one of eight children of Walter and Anna Steen Faus. He grew up in Terry, Montana, and throughout his life maintained his love of Big Sky Country, said his stepdaughters.
Mr. Faus developed a love of drawing early. As a boy, he took lessons from a cowboy artist who worked at a ranch near his home. He went on to attend the Minneapolis Institute of Art and graduated with honors from Montana State University.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific from 1942 to 1946 as a general staff officer and was promoted to the rank of major.
While visiting Japan immediately after the war, he developed a strong interest in Japanese art and architecture.
In 1946, he joined the faculty of San Jose State University. In 1954, he earned a master's degree in art from Stanford University and moved up at San Jose State, becoming a professor of art and Asian art history and, eventually, the chair of the art department and dean of its college of humanities and arts.
He and his wife, Frances Korb Faus, whom he met when she took a painting class from him, were married in 1956.
In 1974, he retired and they moved to Belvedere.
In addition to his work on the Asian Art Commission, Mr. Faus also served on the advisory council of the Marin Society of Artists.
In retirement, he also enjoyed cooking, research, reading, writing and corresponding by e-mail with friends and family around the world. He and his wife traveled extensively in Europe and Asia.
His wife died earlier this year. He is survived by two stepdaughters, Heidi Kennedy of Palo Alto and Teta Collins of Kentfield; a brother, Jack Faus of Kent, Washington; two grandchildren, Heather Collins-Kaeding and Robert Collins; a great-grandson, Cooper Kaeding; and many nieces and nephews.
Donations in his memory may be sent to the Belvedere-Tiburon Library, 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920; American Prairie Foundation, P.O. Box 908, Bozeman, MT 59771; or to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, 200 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA 94102.
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Nov 4 2011
St Stephens Church Belvedere CA
A memorial exhibit featuring Belvedere's Warren Faus will be on display in the sanctuary of the church on Friday and Saturday. Continuing on Saturday, November 5, the art festival will be open from 10 am to 5 pm and will conclude on Sunday, November 6, from 9 am to 3 pm. Admission is free both Saturday and Sunday.