Adrian, Ella (1918-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Nov 17 p. 29

Birth date: 1918 Jan 15

text of obituary:

ELLA ADRIAN

Ella Adrian of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Oct. 6 from a stroke. She was born June 15, 1918 in Blumstein, Russia. In 1924 the family immigrated to Manitoba. She completed high school in Winkler, Man. and Normal School in Winnipeg. She taught in Reinfield, Man., then in the Chilliwack (B.C) region. She accepted Christ at 13 and sought to serve Him the rest of her life. She maintained an interest in and liberally supported a variety of Christian organizations. She was a devoted, dedicated teacher, making great efforts to motivate her students to excellence. She had a great appreciation for beauty, nature and music. She travelled widely and had a love for people of various cultures. She treasured good dialogue with many loyal friends on a variety of issues. She was active in several Bible study groups. She was an avid reader of biographical, theology and history books. Her brothers benefited greatly from her care when they were young and her continuing interest in them and their families when they were older. She was a supportive family member and a person of resolve and principled Christian living. She is mourned by her brothers John of Vancouver, Victor of Barrie, Ont. and Alfred of Burnaby, B.C and their families. The memorial service was held Oct. 11 in Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, with Ross Johnston and Henry Thiessen ministering.