Obituary of Rodney VARNEY

Rodney Clifford Varney passed away October 17, 2007 at the age of 72. He was born to William and Madline (Gagnon) Varney on August 16, 1935 in Berwick, ME.Rodney served under the direction of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married Tricia Anne Bunch on March 26, 1979. Rodney worked as a mechanic for Interior Airways in Fairbanks, AK in 1968; Wien Air in Alaska from 1969 to 1985; ERA Aviation from 1985 to 1995 and then Alaska Airlines in Anchorage from 1995 to 2001. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1534 in Anchorage, American Legion Post 33 in Peters Creek, Gold Wing Road Riders Association and the Good Sam's RV Club.Rodney leaves behind his beloved wife of 28 years, Tricia Varney of Lake Havasu; sons, Rodney Wright, Rick Wright and Anthony Esparza; daughters, Vickie Varney, Belinda Varney and Melissa Barnett; brothers, Billy Varney and Ralph Varney; sisters, Bertina Gibbs, Donna Hilton and Cheryl McDonald; sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.Donations may go in Rodney's name to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.