Burial with full military honors will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Andover. A memorial service will be held in the spring at a date to be announced. Bonaventure Bonnies.ĭue to Covid-19 concerns, there will be no visitation at this time. Additionally, Bob was an avid Buffalo Bill’s and Sabre’s fan and actively rooted for the St. He truly became Andover’s adopted native son. He was a long-time member of Blessed Sacrament Church where he belonged to the Blessed Sacrament Choir and Andover Ecumenical Choir.Īs a patriotic American, on September 11th, Bob, along with his son, Andrew and his grandnephew, Brandon Brown, placed an American flag at every residence in Andover. He played Santa’s Helper for over 40 years but as “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren, some things must remain a secret. He also served on the Andover Central School Board for four years and attended many marching band events.īob was an active member of Andover Historical Society and Andover Golden Agers. He served on the Andover 4th of July and Andover Haunted House Committee’s for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Roberta Frost two brothers, David Black and Daniel “Danny” Black a baby sister, Madelene Black and his precious grandson, Emerson Robert Black at six weeks.īob was very involved in community activities. In addition to his wife of 48 years, Bob is survived by two sons, Jason (Becky) Black of Manchester and Andrew Black of Andover two brothers-in-law, Robert Frost of Dundee and James (Tammy) Criss of Arkport a sister-in-law, Linda (Thomas) Harding of Webster three grandchildren, Olivia Black, Sydney Black and Landon Black his dear friend and co-worker at Dresser for many years, Bob Shelly and several nieces, nephews and cousins. They settled in Andover shortly thereafter, much to Bob’s surprise since Scio and Andover were such rivals in sports.īob worked as an inspector at Dresser-Rand Corp. After his army tour, he started working at Big N in Hornell where he met Joanne M. He was a 1966 graduate of Scio Central School and later served in the United States Army from 1967-1970 with a tour in Germany. 14, 2020) after battling cancer for five weeks. “Bob” Black, 73, died at home on Monday (Dec. as “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren, some things must remain a secret. Obituary provided from Viegut Funeral Home. To donate in cash, by regular mail, the address is: Those who wish to honor Wendell’s memory with a gift may contribute to: There will be no funeral service his remains will however be interred at the Fort Logan National Military Cemetery in Denver, CO at a later date. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathy, sister-in-law Betty Oister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Wendell was predeceased by his parents, his brother Ken (Hilda), sisters Marjorie (John Cancilleri) and Dorothy Vars who died as a child in the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic, and a nephew Douglas Vars. Wendell continued with his pharmaceutical work there also, until retirement some years ago, after which he and Kathy enjoyed several pleasant years as “snowbirds” at a retirement park in Dade City, Florida, where they could be close to his brother Ken and make new friends as well. After nearly 20 years, the West called to them and they moved to Loveland, Colorado, where they lived until the present. During this time, he was fortunate also to acquire a wonderful wife and partner in life and work, Kathryn Joyce. At war’s end, he returned to college and graduated in 1948.įollowing a brief stint in Ithaca, NY, Wendell came back to Andover, worked in the local pharmacy, saved his money, and after a few years, he bought it. World War II intervened, and Wen found himself in the US Navy, serving his country in San Diego, working in a naval hospital. Wendell grew up in Andover, and after graduating from high school in 1942, he enrolled at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, planning to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps, owning and operating his own drugstore in his hometown. Wendell Ramon Vars was born December 9, 1923, in Andover, NY, second son of Floyd and Marion Vars he passed away March 16, 2023, in Loveland, CO, his home for nearly fifty years.
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