Varney, Murray "Peter" age 79, of Ham Lake, lost his battle with cancer on Feb. 27, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Murray and Ruby. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; children, Steven (Nancy), Robert (Mary) and Victoria; step-children, Robert Graham and Tara (Peter) Blonigen; grandchildren, Kaili, Ethan, Gavin, Logan, Teagan, Tiffany and Tanya; sister, Jeanne Pemble (Joel Poeschl); many relatives and good friends. Celebration of Life 2 pm Friday, March 4 at Cremation Society of MN, 7835 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park (763-560-3100) with visitation 1 hour before. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. cremationsocietyofmn.com