Louis J. Varro

Louis J. Varro, 97, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.He was born January 24, 1917 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to Mike and Julia Kiss Varro . He married Isabelle Yvonne Howard Varro November 23, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA. They were married 41 years prior to her death in 1998.As a young adult during the great depression, he worked a number of temporary jobs to make ends meet, and in 1937 he attended the Calgary Institute of Technology and Art. In 1940 he moved to Los Angeles. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Following basic training in St. Petersburg, FL, he was assigned the training of B24 crews for overseas bombing missions. After his honorable discharge,and having served in the United States military, he was allowed to obtain his US citizenship. He then attended the Brooks Institute of Photography in Los Angeles, and later began his career as a draftsman in the Aerospace Industry. Following his marriage to Isabelle and the birth of their two children, Steven and Stephanie, they moved first to Nevada and then to Missouri. They were active in the ministry of his missionary brother Rev. Michael Varro in Taiwan and traveled in the Far East. After retirement he became involved with the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri which displayed many of his works. He and Isabelle were also active in the First Church of the Nazerene of Cape Girardeau.Survivors include:Son - Jonathan Stevan Varro, Cape Girardeau, MODaughter - Stephanie (Matthew) Clover, Wolf Lake, ILNephew - Rev. Dr. Frank (Margo) Varro, Houston, TXBrother - Joe (Josie) Varro, Vancouver, B.C., CanadaSister - Margaret Varro (Glen) Wood, Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaHe is also survived by grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, four brothers, and a sister.Friends may call 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau.Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Dr. Frank Varro officiating.Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau.Memorial contributions may be given to Charity of Choice.

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Louis J. Varro

November 6, 2014