Don Varner

Memorial Graveside Service: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry.

Donald Henry Varner, age 91, of Terry passed away on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at the Holy Rosary Health Care Center in Miles City.

Don was born on April 19, 1917 in Cartwright, North Dakota, the son of M. S. M. and MaryMagdelina (Moos) Varner. In 1955, he moved to Terry where he owned the Standard Gas Station. In 1957, Marcella died and in 1958, he married Arlene. He later bought the Conoco Gas Station in Terry. Don also ran the Bulk Business in Terry until 1980 when he sold the gas station and bulk business and retired.

Don was an active member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Fallon. Don enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling and spending time with his grandchildren. He never met a stranger.

Don is survived by his wife Arlene of Terry, MT; four daughters: Cheryl (Keith) Fuhrman of Miles City, MT; Donna (Bill) Hoy of Yuma, AZ; SharonThorman of Spearfish, SD; and Vickie (Steve) Shapiro of Clancy, MT; a son-in-law, Dick Johnson of Livingston, MT; thirteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Marcella; an infant son Charles; two daughters: Barbara Sanderson and Sandra Johnson; three son-in-laws; four brothers and four sisters.

A Memorial Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Prairie County Home Health or to the charity of one's choice.