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William Varner Obituary

William "Spencer" Varner, 59, born January 22, 1946 in Macon, Georgia to Harold and Laverne Varner, died April 23, 2005 in Colorado Springs, Colorado due to a heart attack. Spencer served in the U.S. Navy and was employed for 36 years in the Civil Service, retiring in 2003 as a Logistics Coordinator from Shriever A.F.B., he had earlier studied electronics. Spencer is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Contessa and Marc Morin; granddaughter, Isabel Morin, age one; two brothers: Harold and Paul Varner; and one sister, Pam Varner. His parents and one son, Nicholas S. Varner, preceded him in death. Many activities kept Spencer busy. Among his favorite things do to were family projects, which he always participated in with a great deal of enthusiasm, traveling in his RV, fishing, race car mechanics, electronics and family outings. He recently helped Tess and Marc remodel their home. His time was spent with family and friends in Colorado, Georgia and Texas. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at the Swan Law Cascade Chapel, 501N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Spencer was a beloved father, granddad, brother and son, a devoted husband and loyal friend. "Dad, your kind and gentle spirit will never be forgotten. We will miss you always.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 28, 2005.

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Reg McCutcheon

May 2, 2005

How deeply saddened I am by the loss of a dear friend and former coworker. Spencer’s loss has significantly devalued the world in which we live. I pray he is with God and that God will tend to the needs of his family as they move forward without him.

Shirley Brooks

May 1, 2005

Spencer and I worked together the last couple of years he was at Schriever. I enjoyed his unique nature and his no-nonsense way of getting to the heart of things. I will always remember him as being one of the more interesting people I've met in my life. I am truly sorry to hear about his passing.

Gary Smith

April 29, 2005

I knew and considered Spence a friend during my time at Schriever AFB. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, he will be sorrowfully missed.

Bob Wenger

April 29, 2005

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Varner family. I worked with Spencer for several years at Schriever and have known him for many more and consider him a good friend. I will miss him.

Major Robert Fennell

April 28, 2005

As a co-worker and former supervisor of Spence, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Varner family. Spence Varner was not only a great contributor to the Wing Plans Office, but a great person to work alongside. My family and the Schriever Air Force Base Family prayers are with you.

Lynda Mitchell

April 28, 2005

Spencer was a very nice person to know and to work with. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May God bless the family in this time of sorrow!

Kelly Westerfield

April 28, 2005

My heart goes out to Spencer's family. Spencer was I good friend that I have known since I moved here in 1985. I enjoyed working with him at Schriever (Falcon) during the AFCMD Det 52 days. He had a way of keeping people smiling and was always pleasant to talk to. I had lost track of him after I retired and stopped going out to Schriever. May God Bless my dear friend and his family.



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Phil C' de Baca

April 28, 2005

With deepest sympathey to the family of Spence Varner.

Debra Peters

April 28, 2005

I worked with Spence from 1993 to the day he retired and everyday was truly a joy and a privilege. May God Bless Spence and keep him close.

Lt Col Gil Gilbert

April 28, 2005

The thoughts and prayers of the 50th Space Wing Plans and Programs Office go out to the Varner family. We appreciate Spence's contributions to the office and to Schriever Air Force Base.

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