On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Barbara Jean Vargo, loving wife, and mother, passed away.
Barbara was born on May 25, 1940, in Sault Sainte Marie, MI to Chester and Leah Duford. She grew up in Utica, MI, and married Michael Vargo on August 27, 1960. Together they raised two children Vikki and Jason. Barbara and Michael retired to Marysville, MI where she enjoyed going to Canada to play Bingo and visit the casinos. Barbara and Michael enjoyed many drives along the water throughout Marysville and Port Huron. Their love for the water enticed them to “snowbird”, and ultimately move to, Holiday, FL. There, Barbara and Michael were able to enjoy their scenic drives along the water from Tarpon Springs to Clearwater and spent hours sitting near the water at John’s Pass.
In recent days, she enjoyed being a part of her grandchildren (Brandon, Jonathon, Thomas, and Samantha) lives after moving to North Carolina. Barbara (Nonee) is deeply loved by her family and friends and will be sorely missed.
A small service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Dobies Funeral Home, 4910 Bartelt Rd, Holiday, FL 34690, from 10-11 am. An 11:00 am service will be held prior to traveling to the Florida National Cemetery where she will join her husband, Michael.
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes - Holiday
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes - Holiday
Pugh Debbie pugh
October 21, 2021, 5:26 pm
My Aunti Barbi was a very special lady. She was the kindest and best Aunt . I have a lot of wonderful memories . She will be truly missed . Hugs , thoughts and prayers to the family.
Jason Vargo
October 22, 2021, 12:39 am
Mom dad I truly miss you both so much there will never be a day that goes by I won’t think about you both I will talk to you both everyday I will keep you alive in anyway I can I will carry you to your beautiful palaces you loved to visit on the beautiful water fronts God bless you both and ty for everything you both have ever done for me I will never forget anything you thought me I charms everything God bless mom and dad till we meet again
Chester Duford
October 22, 2021, 7:22 pm
Chester Duford. I will miss you sis you have always been part of my life as kids and adults. My prayers will be with you for eternity love you rest in piece your brother
Janet Kiehne
October 25, 2021, 1:58 pm
To my oldest and dearest friend ❤️. I just know you are wrapped in the arms of God and Mike. I have known you for over 40 years and we sure have had some fun times. Bingo and the casino in Canada. Brings back great memories. You are gone but never will be forgotten. I love you my sister from another mother. I will see you again.
Lucille Davis
December 17, 2021, 4:34 pm
To the very dearest friend I have ever met and sorry to find out her passing only now. I tried so many times to get ahold of her only to have a phone disconnect
Thank goodness I was able to have others looking for me
Barb was one of those people who was always so pleasant and happy with a heart of gold. She Will be missed so much, but I know that Mike will be waiting for his sweetheart. Loved her dearly