Elizabeth A. Varden(Churco)
"Betty, Memere"
Elizabeth A. Varden, 83, of 98 McGlaughlin Avenue in Tupper Lake NY, passed on into spirit at Adirondack Medical Center on September 12, 2013 at about 5:35 p.m. surrounded by her family.
Elizabeth was born on November 22, 1929, to Lawrence, and Eva (Proulx) Churco. She was the fourth of ten children, and grew up to attend the Holy Ghost Academy, and
married Kenneth C. Varden on April 19th, 1947. Together, they would raise 7 children, Elizabeth (Sue) Lascala (Tupper Lake), Scott (Lara) Varden (Canton), Janice Varden (Mike Jones) (Puyallup WA),
Patrick (Patricia) Varden (Tupper Lake), MaryJo Varden (Daniel Morgan) (Puyallup, WA), John Varden (Kim Charland) (Tupper Lake), and Jenifer (Clarence) Peck (Tupper Lake)."Betty" as she was known went on to work as a switchboard operator, and followed that career to the V.A. Hospital, and
later to the state of New York at Sunmount OMRDD, until her retirement. Elizabeth was predeceased by her beloved husband on June 4, 1994. sisters, Thelma, Pricilla, Dorothy (Dot), and Charlotte, by her brothers, Benjamin, and John, and by three grandsons,
Joshua C. Peck of Tupper Lake, Jarrod Yando, and his wife Michelle of Washington, and Christopher M. Peck of Saranac NY.
Elizabeth is survived by all of her children, (listed above) As well as 15 grandchildren, Sacha (Amanda) LaScala (Burlington
VT), Kenneth (Charmaine) LaScala (Tupper Lake), Ron (Amanda) LaScala (Tupper Lake),Travis Yando (Puyallup WA), Zach Yando (Puyallup WA), Luke Yando (Puyallup WA), Jayce (Kara) Varden (Boston Mass.),
ScottiJo (John) O'Connor (Boston Mass.), Kelly Varden (Buffalo), Erin Varden (Gainesville FL), Chad Varden (Plattsburgh NY), Jordan Varden (Chateguay), Joseph Peck (Gainesville FL), Jessie Peck (Tupper Lake),
and Jake Garza (Puyallup WA). She is also Survived by two brothers, Jim (Judy) Chruco (Maryland), And Warren (Norma) Churco (Brooksville FL) and her sister Patricia (Robert) Bedore (Tupper Lake), as wekk as Great Grandchildren, and countless
cousins, neices, nephews, and friends.
Elizabeth was a very devout Catholic, even watching masses on television when she was no longer able to attend. She taught her children, grand children, and even great grandchildren the importance of prayer, and
a deep connection to the lord. She was an avid golfer, and bowler in her younger years, and was always ready for a game of yahtzee, because she would always win... no matter what. She was also very swift when it came to cards,
though the rules seemed to change periodically to suit her needs. That was the beauty of our Memere, our Mom, our Aunt BettyAnne, our sister, and our friend. She was sharp until her last moments, and will live on through
great memories for years to come.
There will be no calling hours for Elizabeth, as that was against her wishes, however, a funeral mass is tentatively scheduled for October 1st, 2013 at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake at 2p.m. A reception will follow at the VFW hall.
In Lieux of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphonsus Parish, and to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.