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Gary L. Vardon

FUNERAL HOME

Swigart Easterling Funeral Home - Canal Fulton

624 Cherry Street East

Canal Fulton, Ohio

Gary Vardon Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Gary L. Vardon
Start: 2014-02-13T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-02-14T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Swigart Easterling Funeral Home - Canal Fulton

THEN AND NOW

Gary L. Vardon

Gary L. Vardon, 68, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 at Summa Barberton.

Gary was born January 17, 1946 in Akron to the late Dominic and Martha (Kanecke) Vardon and had been an Akron/Canal Fulton resident all of his life. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps. Gary retired from the Akron Parks Dept. after 30 years of service. He joined the Lawrence Twp. Fire Dept. at it's inception, serving as a captain for 10 years. He was a member of the Marine Corps League. Gary was a dear friend, loving father and husband and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Vardon; and granddaughter, Christiana A. Moore; and is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia (Oblisk) Vardon; daughters, Valerie (Mike) Magazzeni and Kristine (Ron) Cottle; grandchildren, Madelaine and Dominic: sister, Joan Dennewitz; sister-in-law, Virgie (Nick) Toumasis; nieces and nephews, Don (Lillian) Vardon, Doug Vardon, Nancy (Lonnie) Westfall, Mark Toumasis and Shelly Solis.

Family and friends may call THURSDAY, Feb 13th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton). In lieu of flowers, we know Gary would be greatful for memorials to be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. (Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356) www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2014.

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February 14, 2014

Dear Virginia Valerie & Kristine...words of loss seem empty compared to Gary's love of life: so large. A good Father Friend Husband & Grandfather. We all enjoyed his zest for life & are better off for having known him. We share in your loss & send our love & prayers.
John & Sally Lucas

Gary & Bobbi Schweinshaupt

February 14, 2014

We were saddened to hear of Gary's passing. We didn't know him very well, but when we first met him several years ago he made us feel so welcome, like we had known each other forever. He was so easy to be with and so much fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers to Virginia and family. He will be missed.

Nancy McGlone

February 13, 2014

Dear Virginia & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed you guys in the Y swim class. Gary was always down at the deep end where I swam. He was such a great guy - always a smile on his face and always something nice to say. I watched the memorial video - it was beautiful. He will be missed by a lot of people. Such a fine gentleman! I only knew you guys for a short time, but it was my pleasure and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Susan Kramer

February 13, 2014

Virgina, Kristine and Valerie - I am so saddened to hear Gary is gone. I was honored to work with him for many years. He made me welcome from the first day I worked in the Parks Department. His good humor, honest work ethic, and the joy he brought to us every day made my job a pleasure. It didn't matter how miserable the weather or the job was - he made us all laugh and look at the bright side, and before we knew it, it was the end of the day. He was one of those people who walked into the room, and everyone smiled and was glad to see him. He was a good man who enjoyed nothing more than working hard every day, but what he treasured most was you, his beloved family. I will never forget Gary. He gave me and the men who worked with him such a good example. Much love to you all - Sue (Palazzo) Kramer

February 12, 2014

Gary & I shared adventures and laughter working for Akron Parks. I'm sorry that I will not be able to give my condolences in person.

Bill Spalding

February 12, 2014

Virginia and family....we are going to miss our wonderful neighbor and friend...Mr. Vardon ( I know he always laughed we we called him that) When we moved into the neighborhood he was Mr. Vardon to our girls and we just kept it. We are going to miss seeing him and hearing the Tractor start up or his Truck. What a wonderful man and role model for all of our kids.Please pass on our thoughts and prayers to your whole family...and Christine he was that neighbor who helped out. Just this last fall..Lexi was stuck in our ditch and when Nolan came home from work...Gary just came over and helped. We are here for you. Thank you for you service to our country Gary. Nolan,Amy,Alexis and Dakota Harkins

Patty Larson (Seiler)

February 12, 2014

Virginia I am so sorry for your loss. I know you and Gary had a long and loving marriage. Please accept my prayers for peace and healing.

Don & Shirley Dobbins

February 12, 2014

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now at rest.
His life is a beautiful memory.
His death is a silent grief.
He left quietly, his thoughts unknown.
Lord, please treasure Gary in Your garden of rest.
For on Earth he was one of the best.

With Love and Heartfelt Sympathy to Virgina and Family,

Mark Adams

February 12, 2014

Every day I aspire to be like my father or Mr. Vardon. What a great person, truly missed.

Kristine Cottle

February 12, 2014

You were an extraordinary man who lived an extraordinary life and now the rest of us have to live in a world without you, and for those who knew you they understand what I'm saying. For those of you who didn't have the honor of meeting him, let me explain. He was THAT man who everyone loved. He was THAT man who knew how to fix anything, could do everything, and would help anyone no matter what. He was the person you'd go to to borrow a tool, get advice on a project, but who would eventually take over your project and finish it himself. He was many things to many people and held many titles throughout his life; son, brother, cousin, uncle, United State's Marine, foreman, firefighter, EMT, captain, friend, and neighbor, but the role that he took most seriously and was the best at was that of husband, father, and grandfather. To everyone else you were Gary or Mr. Vardon, but to me you were DAD. I love you so much and miss you beyond what words can describe. I can't wait to see you again. You will never be forgotten. Your baby girl.

Tom Dorraugh

February 11, 2014

Virginia and Family: I am very sorry to hear of Gary!s passing. He was a super person and we had a lot of good times working for the City.

Doris Boecker

February 11, 2014

Virginia & Family,
You are all in our Thoughts and prayers, he was such a wonderful man, and we were so Blessed to have got to know him the last 14yrs. ~ Truly Blessed to have him & Virginia as Neighbors, God Bless
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dennis, Doris, MaKenzie & Joshua

Connie Hutchison

February 11, 2014

Dear Virginia, Kristine, and Valerie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Gary all that well but I knew he was a good man and he loved his family.

Terry Kline

February 11, 2014

We are so sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prays a with you.
LeRoy &Terry Kline

Nancy (Lonnie) Westfall

February 11, 2014

I love you and I miss you Uncle Gary. I'll miss your weekly emails and jokes. Thanks for everything that you have helped and done for me through out the years, it was all greatly appreciated. Watch over my aunt and cousins cause they really miss you. Till we meet again, your favorite niece!

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