Cyndy Yoder (Kennedy)

So sorry to hear about Mike...will be keeping him and his family in our prayers.

Gyrene Koonce (Kennedy)

So sorry to hear about Mike.  Prayers for him and his family.

Billy Rosenthal

Mike, were all in your corner saying prayers for you.  Thanks for all the fun and good times during our Paschal days. Billy

Lewis Wall

Mike, I always had the highest respect for you. You were always good to all of us. A true and humble leadet. May God give you and your family the best of comfort and protection.

Richard Alexander, III

Just got the news from James Shebesta that Vare passed sometime last night. A sad day for us all...

Richard Alexander, III

He's not in any pain anymore!

Randy McFarland

Sad news. So many of us have great memories of him. White light to his family.

Becky Whitten (Provenza)

Sending prayers for Mike & family- wonderful memories of great times in high school

Everett Young, Jr.

The sad and terrible news we all did not want to hear.  I am sure that Mike gave it all he had.  Praying for the family.  Everett Young

Claude (Scooter) Hailey, III

I;m so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. In our hearts Mike will always be with us.

Denise Cason (Gregory)

Debbie Gafford (Devaney)

A sad day and a great loss for everyone.

Billy Rosenthal

so sorry to hear the sad news.  Mike was always a winner and fighter, but this was a tough one to win.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vahrenkamp Family.  Billy

Brice Parks

My heart and prayers go out to Mike and his family. Solid guy will be missed...

Susan Hunnicutt (Smith)

I am truly saddened to hear this news, but as Richard said, “Mike is no longer in pain.” My prayers for his family.

George Abbott

Very sad news.  Prayers to his family to find some comfort.

David Bloxom

Andrea Hopkins (Norton)

Grateful he is no longer suffering.  Hospice nurses are angels.  Sending thoughts and prayers.

Jane Aston (Grady)

Cheryl Phillips (Browning)

God bless Mike's wife Claire and his family through this difficult time .  Mike will be sorely missed by all....so many PHS memories never to be forgotten.  

David Bloxom

Debbie Turner (Monroe)

Yes, Mike's serivce is at University Christian Church, 2720 S. University, Fort Worth, at 1 pm on Monday, February 18.

Debbie Coker (Beck)

This loss of our classmate came too soon. Hope all the thoughts and prayers help Mike’s family through this time. I will forever be blessed and grateful that I got to see Mike at our 50th reunion at the Magnolia Lounge. It was also a wonderful blessing that he was able to attend that very special event.  What a nice memory for us to have.

Debbie (Coker) Beck

Nicki Thompson (Tyler)

God bless this beautiful family in there sorrow, which we share.  Mike was an outstanding gentleman with sharp wit, humor and kindness and he will not be forgotton.  Dance with the angels and rejoice while all those who love you mourn.

John Wittman

As many have already said... Mike and his family are in our prayers. As good a man as he was there can be no doubt he's in a better place.