Daniel Harvard Varn, age 76, passed from this life Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Bay Medical Center. He was born in Brooksville, FL on January 2, 1940 to Ellison Kasuth and Betty Jane "Martin" Varn.


Daniel worked as a Operating Engineer for 925 and 673. He has lived in Vernon, FL for the past 23 years coming from Brooksville, FL. Daniel was a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening, collecting knives and spending time with his grandkids.

Daniel is preceded in death by his parents and one brother; James Varn.

He is survived by his wife; Mary Beth Varn of Vernon, FL. 2 daughters; Sabrina Schmidtz of Bronson, FL and Colina Stevens and husband Craig of Enterprise, AL. One sister; Marjorie Hogan and husband David of Lake City, FL, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home.