Ardeen R. Varney

Mrs. Ardeen R. Varney age 84, of Nashville passed away Friday, January 3rd, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids, MI.

Ardeen was born in Nashville, Michigan on July 24, 1929, the daughter of the late Ard and Ina (Hamilton) Decker.

She was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools graduating from High School in 1946. She continued her education and attended college where she earned her teaching certificate. She later taught country school at Barryville for a year.

She was the wife of Robert Varney. Ardeen & Bob met while attending school together in Nashville. They were married July 17, 1949 and made their home together in the Nashville area where they raised their family together. They have celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Together with her husband the couple owned and operated Bob's Service Shop on Wellman Rd. Ardeen was responsible for keeping the company books to insure the business ran smoothly. They worked side by side operating the business for over 40 years. She also worked part time as a Bookkeeper for the Hospital Counsel in Hastings, and H&R Block during tax season.

Ardeen truly enjoyed working with Bob at the shop, and also spending time at the family cabin in Baldwin.

Ardeen is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years Bob, a daughter, Lorna Dickinson, a son, Russell (Sharon) Varney, three brothers, Larry (June) Decker, John (Judy) Decker, Elton Decker, 4 Grandchildren, Brenda (Joe) Brown, Kristen Dickinson, Brandon Warner, and Ryan Varney.

She was preceded in death by her children Michael, and David Varney, her brothers Alfred and Bob Decker

Funeral Services will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 9th. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and again from 6-8 PM at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.

A luncheon will be served immediately following the funeral service at the Nashville VFW Post 8260.

Interment will take place privately at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings MI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at http://www.danielsfuneralhome.net/