Bruce Varon
May 22, 2012

"Months have passed but we cannot forget one of the saddest days when we lost our dearest Dr. Varon.. As a former patient of Dr. Varon for many years I can only say I am grateful to know him for the time I did. He was one of the best in his field and I miss him very very much. He was a great man and very proud of his kids and so caring for his patients.. God bless his soul.."

"I am so saddened to have gotten a letter today about the passing of Dr. Bruce Varon...My sister and I have been patients of his since I met his sister Michelle I believe it was in the early 90s...He was the best and nobody could heal you like he could....I pray for him and his family as he spoke of them often and of his great love for them...RIP Bruce! You will always be remembered and missed!"

"I heard the news just today and have not been able to think of anything else. The world lost one of the really good guys the day you left us. Although you were my dr for many years, you were also my friend and I have so many wonderful memories of you and the wonderful man you were. In reading all the memories people of written of you I am not surprised one bit, for you were truly all that and more. I will cherish the memories I have of you sweet Bruce and find comfort in knowing how truly blessed I was for having known you....oh how you will be missed~"

"I think I was one of Dr. Varon's first patients at his practice when it opened in Burbank way back in the 1980s. Earlier this year (April/May) I found myself back in his office desperately needing help. I remember observing his enthusiasm, passion for his patients and work which only seemed to have gained momentum and not wained during the years. I couldn't believe after 20 years he was still so passionate about his work. On one the visits to his office he shared with me he was especially excited as was leaving to take a few days to celebrate his son's acceptance into UC Davais. I am so saddened to hear of his death; which I found out about today through a letter in the mail. He will be deeply missed by all he knew him. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family."

"Being out of town for about a month, I just returned to the shocking news of Dr. Bruce's passing. He was one doctor I truly enjoyed talking to. His warmth, compassion, and expertise got me through some very rough days. His encouraging words and knowledge were always a comfort to me. I considered him more like a friend than a doctor. My sympathies go out to his children & especially to his mother, whom I had met while being treated for my knees. The world has lost a treasure of a man, but heaven has gained a jewel. Shalom, Dr. B! Thank you for being you! You will be sorely missed!"

"I am so very sorry to hear of Dr. Varon's passing. I only knew him as an occasional patient, but I always felt a warmth and quietness about his being that I really liked. My heart goes out to his children and the rest of his family."

"Once when Jerry and I were in LA, Bruce took time out of his busy schedule to have lunch with us. I hadn't seen him for many years and was so happy to spend the time with him. He had grown up. I remembered him as a little boy, smarter than everyone else. So cute! I'll miss you, Brucie."

"I was deeply saddened to learn of Bruce's passing, way too soon! I had the pleasure of treating with him for the past three years. His compassion and concern were overwhelming. Even though he was going through a difficult time himself he was always totally tuned in to me and my issues and could always find the humor in things. He could turn anything positive with his great personality. Such a caring, wonderful person. I always enjoyed his input; he was well-versed on every subject and a great chiropractor, one of the best! I am going to really miss him! My heartfelt condolences to the family. I can only imagine what you must be going through. He spoke of all of you frequently."

"Dear Dr. Varon, You cared for so many with so much compassion, but you made each one of us feel unique and loved. When I learned that God had taken you (far too soon), I was overwhelmed with grief for myself, but also for your family, who were an integral part of your life. I know this because you so often spoke of them to me. I was blessed to see you many times per month for the past six years. Each time we would pick up our conversation from where we had left off the week before as though no time had passed. Thank you for your "healing" hands, your constant concern and advice, and most of all, your kind heart. Thank you to his family for sharing him with me. May you all find peace in this difficult time."

"I am a true believer people come into our lives for a reason and will always remain a part of who I am. Dr. Varon was a true blessing as he was always so full of energy, love, and compassion. As my Burbank Noon Kiwanian brother, he will always remain a great mentor. "

"To Dr. Bruce, as so many called you, we will all miss you. I always enjoyed roaming the sidelines with you at BHS football games, hearing all the good stories from your days at BHS. You and Gregg were dear to my heart and I'm sure there will never be another pair like you two! We all had so many good times together and all my best memories of my many years at BHS certainly include both of you. What you did for the athletes at BHS will never, ever be matched. Your kindness and generosity was a great part of what made being part of the team so special. The litterally thousands of lives you touched over the years will be your legacy. All those young people (some not so young now) will always remember you and what you meant to them and the team. You are a shining example of what we are here on this earth for and that is to help others. You did that each and every day. May God bless you and re-unite you with Gregg and your Dad."

"I was so sad to hear of Bruce's passing. It seems only yesterday that we lost Greg. I worked for Greg for many years and through Greg I knew Bruce. My husband, Frank, knew Bruce when he attended Burbank High School where he was a teacher for many years. Brucer was always so generous with his time and talent to the students of Burbank and Burroughs. He gave inexpensive physicals to the athletes and donated his time at the football games as a team doctor. I am sure that Bruce and Greg are together again. I miss them both a lot. "

"I was so sad to hear of Bruce's passing. It seems only yesterday that we lost Greg. I worked for Greg for many years and through Greg I knew Bruce. My husband, Frank, knew Bruce when he attended Burbank High School where he was a teacher for many years. Brucer was always so generous with his time and talent to the students of Burbank and Burroughs. He gave inexpensive physicals to the athletes and donated his time at the football games as a team doctor. I am sure that Bruce and Greg are together again. I miss them both a lot. "

"I had the pleasure of meeting Bruce nearly 2 decades ago. While caring for me as a patient we shared stories about life and it's realities as a friendship developed......caring and empathy, wisdom from experiences, hopes for our children and their futures always sharing a laugh, even at times when laughter was difficult. I am saddened beyond words that he is gone, too early, but I feel blessed that I knew him for as long as I did, that we shared some time together on his journey we are all on.......there will always be a place in my heart for this man who was NOT a pain in my neck but one who helped me to heal....... "

"Where do I begin with memories of my brother Bruce? -The liittle boy bumping his head... -Bruce, Greg and Mike Feldman in their mud swimming hole between the our house and the Feldman house. -Bruce hitting greg over the head with a golf club -Visiting Bruce when he lived Utah and him teaching me to snow ski -Calling the fire department when the boys and mike caught the garage on fire. -playing in our fort/play house in the back yard -picking peaches and plums in the back yard. -not wanting to get up out of bed to go to school -Bruce loved to watch cartoons. -I loved it when he started his chiropractic practice. we all went to see it before he got the lease.. He told us of all his plans for it... how he was going to build it where each room was to be... and then he built it all by himself! He was very good with his hands. -trips to the Zeidlers ranch in Topanga. I am sure that's were he got the idea that he would some day live in Topanga and have animals, chickens and horses. -trips in the family station wagon across country to Chicago and places in between. Can you imagine the boys keeping their hands to themselves? Not! -It was always the boys, the boys, the boys.... They got into so much trouble. When they got all satisfactory on their elementary school report card for citizenship, works well with others and other behavioral things l attitude... that was cause for celebration! I could go on and on ... I will stop here at Chapter 1 childhood days... and continue to adulthood a bit later. Mom told me it was my job to take care of my brothers. I believed her. I miss you my dear little brother. I miss both of you. And I am still taking care of them even after they have left their earthly bodies. "

"My heart is broken tonight. Bruce was a true mensch whom I will miss very much. The last few years were difficult for him and I am so sad that he left us so soon. God bless all of us as we try to find some peace and help the kids to cope."

"I hope that everyone will take a few minutes to write your memories of my father. My Dad loved hearing stories about the past and loved even more telling his own. I love you dad and will miss you forever."