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for Harold Varney
March 17, 2012
I'm sad to learn of Bill's death. We transferred to Swampscott schools on the same day in 7th grade. I have a wealth of lovely memories of him. He was special. My thoughts are with his family. Ruth Nies, Brunswick, Maine
March 2, 2012
It is with great sadness to see of Bill's passing on the Oscars. The Class of 1952 Swampscott High School were always very proud of Bill's achievements. He was a great classmate and we all had a lot of good times at SHS. My best to Susy and Lisa. Bill was a special man who we all loved to be with. Jan Nordin, Swampscott MA
1983
Penny Ronning
February 28, 2012
Susie and Lisa, I think of you so often...and most especially this past Sunday night (Oscar night). My heart embraces you with lovely and loving memories.
Diana Wright
February 27, 2012
My condolences to the Varney family. I worked with Bill for many years at Universal Studios. He always had a smile and a great sense of humor. I heard of his loss last night during the Oscars..a fitting memorial to such a wonderful man.
Rupert Rodriguez
February 26, 2012
Condolences to the Varney family. They were my next door neighbors in Glendale, CA. I remember him fondly with all the project he worked on in his workshop. Also remember his wife and daughter Lisa (classmate at Wilson Jr. High) and their white West Highland terrier.
Mike and Barb Mercer
February 26, 2012
We met Bill and Suzanne on a cruise ship to Alaska. We had a great time and shared many stories. Bill was a lovely man and made our trip very special. God speed Bill.
Oscars for everyone!
Steve Maslow
January 27, 2012
"Ordinary People" crew shot
Steve Maslow
January 27, 2012
Crew Shot for "The Man with Two Brains"
Steve Maslow
January 27, 2012
Yvonne Claudius
January 25, 2012
Loving thoughts to Bill's Family from the daughter of an old friend, Pierre Gerster, of Columbia, California.
David Parsons
August 3, 2011
I first met Bill in Manchester NH when he was a disc jockey for WKBR (if memory can be trusted). He and I became good friends for a two year period before Uncle Sam took me for a couple of years and so we lost touch. He was a good friend, a great guy and he deserved all of the honors that he won. I have thought of him many times in the past 55 years not realising that we probably lived in the Angeles at the same time.
Madeline Hall
April 20, 2011
I never even knew Mr. Varney, but I was looking through the obituaries and came across his. He sounds like a person that I would liked to have known. He left this life so early. My condolences to his family.
Bruce Botnick
April 8, 2011
Bill was very generous to me and my music mixing for film is better because of Bill, he mentored me in the art of the film mix, the performance. Thanks Bill for your wisdom, humor and kindness. Bruce Botnick
Larry Walsh
April 8, 2011
Bill- you were my mentor. You will live forever in my memories. My condolences to Suzanne and Lisa.
Raiders Of The Lost Ark mix c.1980
Kevin O'Connell
April 8, 2011
There are many people in my life that have contributed to my career, but there is only one person that I can say is responsible for me having a career and that is Bill Varney.
When most people in Hollywood were afraid to train the next generation, Bill embraced it. The best part is that he made it fun.
Bill was a giant in the world of Post Production Sound but his greatest attribute was his core values of family and the unconditional loving relationship he had with his wife Suzy and daughter Lisa.
He made me want to be a better father and husband.
I feel honored to have known him.
April 8, 2011
There is nothing I can say that is sufficient...you were a mentor, a friend, and a kindred spirit.
David "Doc" Goldstein
Penny Ronning
April 7, 2011
My Precious Host Dad, my heart is overwhelmed with emotion as I type these words. All of you have lived in my heart with me every day since I stayed in your home in 1983. Bill, as a young woman of 20, you inspired my future education and career path. How blessed my life has been because you, Suzanne, and Lisa touched my heart and set me on a wonderful path. Memories fill my mind right now and I am overwhelmed. I have lived all over the USA and the world -- taking my Easter basket with me every where I have lived. To this day, the most beautiful, most memorable, and most special Easter holiday I've ever spent was with all of you in Pasadena. My heart embraces you, Bill, my wonderful host Dad. I will talk with you in my prayers.
Kevin Collier
April 7, 2011
I worked with Bill & Doc at Universal until 1995. We had some great times together....some of my most cherished memories of being in this crazy business. A great man that will be missed. My sincerest condolances to Suzie and lisa.
David Whittaker
April 7, 2011
A gentle giant in the movie sound industry passes, and his colleagues all sigh with a heavy heart, grateful for having known him. I'll remember Bill fondly as the patient man who mixed my 1st film as a supervising sound editor, as well as the gentleman who years later graciously returned to the mix console long after leaving mixing to be sound director at Universal in order to satisfy an old director client. I'll also remember him as the guilty party who hooked me on the just-introduced Haagen-Dazs bars at the Universal Corner Store :-)
Lydian Tone
April 7, 2011
Rest in peace Bill.
God is invisible and so we become.
Tami Hulcher
April 6, 2011
A giant man with a gentle heart. Peace be with you, boss. You are loved. Blessings and prayers to Suzanne and Lisa.
April 6, 2011
"I worked with Bill on "Raiders". I was just starting out and he was generous with his knowledge and supportive. He was a gentleman and he will be remembered. " Bruce Green
Mike WIlhoit
April 6, 2011
We first met in 1974. Miss you.
Louise Molen
April 6, 2011
Bill, you will be missed. My condolences and love to Susie and Lisa. Keep the twinkle in your eye!
Steve Maslow
April 6, 2011
"May the force be with you"
Lawana Wesley
April 5, 2011
Lisa,
Your dad was the so nice. I missed seeing him, when I moved to the Daphne store. Your family at Publix has you in their thoughts. God bless you. Lawana Wesley
Jack Morrow
April 5, 2011
I enjoyed working with Bill Varney on the Rock Creek Board of Directors. He has been a good friend and neighbor. All of us in Rock Creek will miss him.
Our condolences to the Varney family.
Marty Sidman
April 5, 2011
Bill and I were DJs together at WKBR in Manchester, NH in the late 50's. I have many fond memories of the crazy stunts we pulled and the good times we had together. My sincerest condolences to your family. Bill was a great guy and will be missed, I know.
Linc Reed-Nickerson
April 5, 2011
Remembering Bill from all those years ago at WKBR.
Ginger Parnell
April 5, 2011
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Kendrick
April 5, 2011
My condolences.
April 5, 2011
Suzanne and Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a pleasure meeting Bill at Christmas. We appreciate the time he spent with Josh!
Love to you both,
Kasey and Jim
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