DON VARY – 1946-2015 – Class of 1963
Don Vary, age 69, passed away in his sleep at home Feb. 17, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara. He lived the majority of his life in Anaheim and was a proud member of Anaheim High School Class of 1963. Don served as the coordinator of the monthly Anaheim High Alumni Breakfast with the emphasis on raising money for student programs. He was the founding member of the Anaheim High School Alumni Association, acting as the first president. He was recently inducted into the High School’s Hall of Fame.
He served in the Army in Korea, 1966-1968. Don acted as a volunteer for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary for nearly 25 years, serving as a boating instructor, coxswain and a search and rescue specialist. He represented the Southern California USCG Auxiliary at an International Search and Rescue competition in Canada.
Don worked for the City of Anaheim in the Building Department for 25 years, most especially as the special projects inspector for the Honda Center and Anaheim Stadium. He loved camping, hunting and fishing in Utah.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5-7 pm at Hilgenfeld Mortuary, 120 E. Broadway, Anaheim, 92805. The funeral service is Wednesday, Feb.25, 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 311 W. South St, Anaheim, 92805. Interment will be Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. at the Anaheim Cemetery on Sycamore Street. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the Anaheim High School Alumni Association, PO Box 389, Anaheim 92815.
