Bette Jane (Rudolph) Varble
Bette Jane Varble, age 76, of Marvin Avenue, Shelby, died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at her home after a second battle with cancer.
She was born September 6, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Lorin John and Sara Kathryn (Daily) Rudolph. She was a 1949 graduate of Shawnee High School in Louisville. She moved to Shelby in the 1954 when her husband, Bill took a job as a teacher and coach with Shelby City Schools. After their youngest child went to elementary school, Bette went back to work for the next 25 years for William Doty, John Broderick and Dave Brown at the Shelby Insurance Agency in Shelby. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was the caretaker of altar flowers for 15 years. She was also a member of The Girls Bridge Club for 40 years, and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for 50 years.
Bette volunteered her time for the Reach To Recovery Program for cancer survivors for 12 years and as a reading tutor at Auburn Elementary School. She was a devoted and loyal football coach’s wife for 31 years and was an avid supporter of all her grandchildren’s activities.
Bette is survived by her husband, William E. Varble, whom she wed on February 24, 1951; Her children; Ked and Deborah Varble of Powell, Ohio, Denise Rinehart of Tiffin, Ohio, Todd Varble of Beverly Hills, California, and Brad Varble of Comer, Georgia; 5 grandchilren: Jennifer and Mike Swick, Heather and Elliott Asch, Matt Varble, Kristen Rinehart, Derek Rinehart; 4 great great grandchildren: Tyler and Will Swick , Alyssa and Ellie Asch; 2 sisters: Jeannette Shurte of Denver, Colorado, Beatrice and Bob Weigel of Southern Pine, North Carolina; Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law, Kay and John Morgan of Louisville, Kentucky; She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Kedrick Rudolph and a brother-in-law, Robert Shurte.
Friends may call on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church, 18 South Gamble Street, Shelby with Rev. Lyle Hinkle and Rev. Gail Angel officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby. In lieu of flowers memorial expressions may be made to First United Methodist Church or to Hospice of North Central Ohio. The family would appreciate on-line condolences at
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Family_of: The Varbles
Your_Name: Pam
Condolence:
Dear Bill and Family,
I was so sadded to hear the about Bette, I will always remember
her smile and kind heart, she was so loyal to her church family
and friends. Her dedication to the church was remarkable, and
her committment to her husband and family were very important
to her.
May she though now be in peace and not be in pain any longer.
God Bless you and your family during this time, my thoughts and
prayers are with you all.
God Bless
Pam
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Family_of: Varble
Your_Name: Ami Brown
Condolence:
Dear Bill and family,
I had recieved a phone call when i was at school about this horrible loss. I am very sad that we have lost such a fine lady, she was my mentor when i took confirmation and i cared for her a lot. She was like a second grandma, and taught me a lot about different things in the bible and about being methodist. I will miss her very dearly. I am unsure if i will be able to make it to her funeral, but if i can’t i give you my condolence, you had an amazing wife, mother, grandma and much more.
I want to end by saying something a friend once told me:
Death leave a burden noone can heal. Love leaves a memory noone can steal.
God Bless,
Ami Brown
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Family_of: The Varbles
Your_Name: Linda Gregg (Chew)
Condolence:
Dear Mr. Varble and Family,
I have many happy memories of you and your family. Mrs. Varble will be missed by many. I remember her grace and kindness to everyone and her warm, accepting smile. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of those you have touched. Linda
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Family_of: Denise
Your_Name: JILL RESER
Condolence:
Denise and family,
So sorry to read of your mother’s passing. Although there is nothing I can say to ease the pain, just remember that in time you will start to recall and cherish the good memories. Hold on to that thought.
Sincerely,
Jill Reser
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Family_of: BETTE JANE VARBLE
Your_Name: JANET BROWN
Condolence:
I want to take this time to say that I am sorry for your loss and our loss of Bette. She was someone to could talk to easily. She was a very good mentor for my daughter Ami. I will miss her beautiful smile she always tried to have. Specially when someone needed her. She was always there for you reguardless. I learned many things from her. Hope to be a possitive person like she always was and always will be in my heart.
Sincerley,
Janet Brown
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Family_of: Bill Varble and family
Your_Name: Pam and Larry Baldridge
Condolence:
To Coach Varble and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bette’s death. She was truly a woman of class and style. Bette’s soft manner and concern for her friends and family were an inspiration to all who were privileged to know her. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family during this difficult time.
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Sandy Skarl
Condolence:
To the Varble Family, I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sandy Skarl
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Monica Jenney
Condolence:
Bill,
I am so sorry about Bette. She was truly a special lady and you are a truly wonderful man. She fought it with dignity and gave it her all. You know she said over a year ago she knew how lucky she was to have you and I know you felt the very same for “your girl”. You couldn’t have done a better job of taking care of her. I feel so lucky to have known you both and been witness to the love that you two shared. You two have been a blessing in my life and will always be cherished.
Love always,
Monica
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Bob Boes
Condolence:
Dear Denise and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Bob, Hope, Briley, Brody, and Brayden
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Family_of: Mrs. Bette Varble
Your_Name: Laura (Russell) Reinbolt
Condolence:
Dear Mr. Varble:
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Varble was such a warm and wonderful woman. I always enjoyed seeing her smile at church and around town. I fondly think of you often. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Michelle, Erin, Jeri, Jen, and Sandy
Condolence:
Denise and family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your mother. She was obviously a kind, caring woman and loved by so many. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Family_of: BetteVarble
Your_Name: Ann Imhoff
Condolence:
Bill and family
I am so very sorry regarding your loss. I knew her for many years and you all were so good to Tom and Marty when we lived behind you.Todd and Tommy gave the neighborhood quite a stir.
She is at peace now as you know and will be watching over all of you.
God Bless you all
Ann
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Family_of: Mrs. Varble
Your_Name: Janeen Keller
Condolence:
Todd, I’m very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Linda Bryson Albert
Condolence:
Todd and Family,
My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mom.
Sincerely, Linda
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Carol Culbertson Allen
Condolence:
Dear Bill and Family,
I hadn’t known that Bette was so ill and I want you all to know that I am so very sorry to learn of her passing. Please know that my prayers will be with you all during this time of saddness and lonliness. I know that our great Lord will be comforting you. May He be with you all continually.
With Christ’s love,
Carol
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Family_of: The Varbles
Your_Name: Tom Weaver
Condolence:
Dear Mr. Varble,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. What a courageous lady she was. She was a wonderful, vibrant woman. I know you are very proud of her. Keep in your heart all the good memories you and your family had over the years.
I’ll always remember what great friend the two of you were to my parents. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Tom Weaver
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Family_of: Bill and Family
Your_Name: Doug DeVito and Family
Condolence:
You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers for sometime and will continue to be! May God be with you all and help you through this difficult time!
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Family_of: Bill Varble
Your_Name: Ron & Eileen Mawhorr
Condolence:
Our deepest sympathy to the Varble family. I have known Betty many years from sorority. Did not know she was in failing health. May God bless your family and keep you in His care.
In Christ
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: John and Julie Swanger
Condolence:
Dear Bill and family,
No words can express how sorry we are for your loss. Bette was a truly courageous woman. Even when she might have not felt the best she always carried herself with grace and dignity. Many might have given up, but Bette was a true inspiration to all that knew her. I will miss her smile whether it was walking in the beauty shop or looking over my left shoulder at her in church. Even when she was having a rough time she took time to ask about us. We will keep you all in our prayers and Bette in our memory. Bill, I only hope if need be that I can be the support and caregiver that you were to Bette. Sincerely, Julie, John, Kayla and Erica Swanger
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Carol Jacobsen
Condolence:
Dear Ked,
I am so sorry to hear about you mom passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to comfort you and your family. May her love remain in your heart always.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Carol Jacobsen
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Family_of: Ked Varble
Your_Name: Gary Curts
Condolence:
Hi Ked and family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. I look forward to talking with you soon. Gary
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Family_of: bill and bette varble
Your_Name: lynn guerin
Condolence:
coach varble and family-such sad but wonderful news to hear of bette going home to be with The Lord-sad for all she leaves behind and for so many that she has had such a strong and positive influence on- but wonderful that all her pain is behind her and her life of faithfulness will now be richly rewarded.What a great example the varble family has been to so many shelby men and women for all these years-touching lives and shaping positive futures in ways you will never know.I pray coach the Lord gives you sweet peace and joy from all the wonderful years you and bette spent together,and that the memories of those blessed times will sustain you and the family until the time comes for you to be with her in eternity-no rush on that coach–i am reminded of a poem another coach shared with me when his wife of 53 years passed on,and he was struggling terribly with her loss–william wordsworth wrote:
she dwelt among the untrodden ways
beside the sprngs of dove.
a maid of whom there was none to please
and very few to love.
a violet by a mossy stone
half hidden from the eye,
fair as a star when only one
was shining in the sky
she lived unknown, and few could know
when Lucy ceased to be.
but she is in her grave,
And, oh, the difference to me.
blessings, love and our prayers are with you at this diddicult time—lynn,tracy,kyle,and cole guerin
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Family_of: Bill Varble
Your_Name: Betty Crall Mawhinney
Condolence:
Dear Coach Varble and family,
To you and yours, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Coach Varble, I go “way back” but was once a lifeguard at Seltzer Pool (c. 1955-6)under your direction. To this day I have fond memories of your guidance and enthusiasm in what was my very first job!! Thank you, always —
Sincerely,
Betty Crall Mawhinney
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Family_of: Betty Varble
Your_Name: Mark Hundley
Condolence:
Dear Ked (and Family),
We are praying for God’s strength to be with you in your time of mourning. Please know our thoughts and prayers will continue.
Mark Hundley and Family
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Family_of: Coach Bill Varble
Your_Name: Joe Wildman
Condolence:
Dear Coach Varble and Family,
When confronted with losing my Joanna two years ago, I found this poem consoling: GONE FROM MY SIGHT
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!”
“Gone where?”
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!” there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout:
“Here she comes!”
by; Henry Van Dyke
I believe her family and friends on “the other side” are welcoming your Bette.”
Peace and may God bless you and your family
Joe
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Veronica Negrey
Condolence:
Bill& family
Strange, isn’t it, how your mind tells you Bette is with God and no longer struggles with the ravages of cancer, and we should rejoice in that; but, your heart is breaking and that hurts so bad.
I will miss this lady who Bill lovingly calls “my girl”. She was certainly an inspiration for all who are left behind to weep. Bill, your caring touch and loving words are a testament of your love and devotion for Bette. She remarked more than once that she was thankful to God for you.
May God bless you and your family and keep all of you comforted with His Amazing Love.
Affectionately,
Veronica and Dennis
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Family_of: Bette Varble
Your_Name: Ruth Ann Scott
Condolence:
Bette aka Mom aka Nana B
A woman of beauty, style and grace,
rarely without a smile on her face.
A wife, mother and grandmother too,
the co-leader of a great big crew.
A supporter, cheerleader and friend
true to all, right up to the end.
A traveler to places far and near,
trying new things without any fear.
A maker of treats like Black Magic,
knowing what made HER family tick.
A hostess for parties large and small,
special food and drinks enjoyed by all.
A real,true Church Lady through and through,
doing jobs for members old and new.
A collector of china…crystal…jewels,
a lady who lived by all the rules.
A friend like no one you’ve ever known,
one who with angel wings now has flown.
RScott
Bill, please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of my family (and many others as well). You and Bette have touched so many lives in your years together. You were an unbeatable team, envied by many. I can’t even begin to fathom the number of people’s lives you touched just by being who you were as a couple. You were able to show many high school students how to be a good husband/wife team, how to support each other, how to deal with winning and with defeat. Together, you showed everyone the value of hard work, determination, perseverance, goal-setting, teamwork, laughter, devotion, and spirituality. You provided a home filled with laughter, love and high standards. That is evident in the sucess of your children and grandchildren. You’ve built the foundation for that success to be continued for your greatgrandchildren. Your influence is also evidenced by the great outpouring of support and honor by the many people who are with you at this time, both in person and in spirit. I hope that you look at your lives not as a beginning and an end, but as the ‘dash’ in between. You and Bette certainly lived your ‘dash’ well. YOU still have a lot of dash left, and your kids are counting on you spending it with them!
I’ll be forever grateful for all the miles, games and meals I was able to spend with you, Bette, Denise and Derek. Together, you and your family have enriched my life.
Things will certainly be different now, but I’m grateful for the memories I have of the many laughs we’ve shared. May God be with you in this difficult time and guide you to peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Ruth Ann Scott
April 3, 2008
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Family_of: The Varbles
Your_Name: Fred Villao
Condolence:
Our deepest sympathy to the Varble family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred, Lisa, Haylie and Charlotte Villao
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Family_of: The Varble Family
Your_Name: OWU Football
Condolence:
Our thoughts and prayers for God’s Blessings are with you!
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Family_of: William Varble
Your_Name: Dave and Connie (Frederick) Claes
Condolence:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you will be able to find peace and will be able to focus on the wonderful times.