Sherman James Varney Obituary (1924 - 2015)

Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, Sherman J. Varney passed away May 28, 2015 in American Fork, Utah at the age of 90. He was born August 20, 1924 to Glen H. and Violet Varney in American Fork, Utah. He married Mary Christiansen on May 20, 1943 and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Utah LDS Temple on November 10, 1947. Mary later passed away on January 12, 1994. On November 29, 1994 he married Maureen Ashcroft. He was very devoted to his family, and our memories of him will forever be cherished in our hearts. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as a Bishop of the 19th Ward. He also served in the Branch Presidency at the Missionary Training Center and enjoyed working in the American Fork LDS temple for many years. Sherman loved Scouting and was a devoted leader in the Boy Scouts of America for 65 Years. He was also an advisor for the US Western Order of the Arrow and received the highest award given in scouting. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Philippines. He worked at Geneva Steel for 39 years, where he supervised the construction of rebuilding fire brick furnaces, retiring in January 1985. He also did consulting for US Steele across the U.S. Sherman won many awards for his love of flowers. He loved the outdoors camping with his family, fishing, golfing and much more. He is survived by his wife Maureen, his 5 children, Jim (Lauren) Varney of Kaysville; Richard (Colleen) Varney of Colorado; Rebecca (Ezio) Valentini of Reno; Mary Margaret Keetch of Spanish Fork; Gordon (Edith) Varney of St. George; 19 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Extended family; Marvin (Anna) Ashcroft; Craig (Patrica) Ashcroft; Lynette (Jared) Bingham; Aaron (Nicole) Ashcroft; Melissa (Steven) Spencer and many loving grandchildren who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Christiansen, his son Christopher Glen, one great son-in-law, Russell Simons and one great grandson Jette Davis, parents and siblings. Funeral Services will be held Friday June 5, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Cedar Hills 10th Ward Chapel, 9737 Chesterfield Dr., Cedar Hills Utah where family and friends may attend a viewing from 9:00-10:45am prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Funeral directors - Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.