Victor Adrian died May 14, 2024, at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his wife Helen, in 2013. He was also predeceased by all of his siblings: Ella (2001), John (2020), Elfrida (1924), and Fred (2015). Victor was born in Rosenort, Manitoba on May 23, 1927, to Johann and Katherina Adrian. He married Helen Schellenberg July 17, 1954. Together they had 5 children: Elaine (Stu), Wes (Rhonda), Tim (Barbara), Mark (Serena) and Matt (Janet). He enjoyed his 15 grandchildren and his 14 great-grandchildren. He served as instructor, and later president, of Mennonite Brethren Bible College in Winnipeg, Manitoba from 1967-1972. After a sabbatical year, he joined Ontario Bible College (now Tyndale University) in Toronto, Ontario and served as president from 1973-1983. While there he established Ontario Theological Seminary. He then served as director of Mennonite Brethren Missions/Services International from 1983-1992 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, after which time he retired. He and Helen moved to Barrie, Ontario in 1998 and attended Emmanual Baptist Church. After Helen’s passing, Vic moved to Vancouver, BC in 2014, where he lived until his passing. Victor loved theology. Reading and studying the Bible was an anchor point of his daily life. He continued to lead Bible study groups well into retirement. He also loved tennis and snooker, as well as golf, which he played into his 90s.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 374 Salem Rd., Barrie on Monday, July 29th, 2024. Visitation and light lunch will be at 1 pm with the service to follow at 2 pm. A private interment will immediately follow at the Thornton Union Cemetery, 7016 & 7034 County Road 27., Thornton. Condolences and memories may be shared via www.steckleygooderham.com