Wayne Varley

WAYNE "BUD" VARLEY Wayne "Bud" Varley, 83 passed away on October 22, 2011 in the hospice, and took up a new residence. We are not sure where, but we can hope. He was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in Verona, NJ. Upon turning 17 he joined the Navy in WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. In 1951 he joined the Air Force reserve, attaining the rank of Captain. He began his career in the metals industry in 1952 and joined Anaconda Aluminum in 1960. Wayne was promoted to North East Regional Manager in 1979. In 1984 he was promoted to Sales and Marketing of a sister company in Miami, FL. He retired in 1987 after the Miami operations sold. He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie Varley and Ethel Wayne Varley, a sister Audrey Mercklas and a brother Leslie, Jr. In addition, his first wife Audrey Varley passed in 1964. He is survived by his wife Joan of 46 years and their 5 children, Glen Berry, NJ, Robin Varley, NJ, Allison Thomas, MO, Brian Varley, PA, Patricia MacDonald, NJ and 6 wonderfuul grandchildren. In addition to his sister Joan Beyerman of Florida. Wayne was also a volunteer driver for the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad for 8 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Indian River County Ambulance Squad, P.O. Box 2240, Vero Beach, FL 32961 or VNA Hospice House, 110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960. The happy ending is, he and Joan discovered and moved to Vero Beach in 1989 and have enjoyed the past 22 years there. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2365 Pine Avenue, Vero Beach on Saturday, October 30, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Paid Obituary