Adrian Lodell Vannice
October 18, 1929 ~ December 19, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Adrian Lodell Vannice, a baptized child of God, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 19, 2012.
Mr. Vannice was born in Crawfordsville, IN on November 18, 1929 to the late Clyde and Dessie Elmore Vannice. He was also preceded in death by his brother Richard Vannice.
Adrian was a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served in Tripoli, North Africa and San Antonio, Texas. He attended Wabash University in Indiana, graduated from Purdue University, attended Syracuse University and obtained his MBA Degree from Michigan State University. He spent most of his working career with the Kroger Company where he started as an apprentice meat cutter, served as Vice President of Grocery Merchandising and retired as Vice President of Manufacturing. After his retirement in 1986 from Kroger, Adrian served as a consultant to the Food Industry. He and his wife, Joan, are residents of Sanibel Island, Florida and spent the summers in Asheville at Givens Estates. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Fl.
Mr. Vannice is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan Crouse Vannice; a son, Jon Vannice and his wife, Patti of Asheville; a daughter, Kristal Klehfoth and her husband John, of Elkhart, IN and four grandchildren, Mark Klehfoth, Elizabeth Klehfoth, Anne Klehfoth and AJ Vannice.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Living Savior Lutheran Church at 301 Overlook Road in Asheville with Reverend Caleb Kurbis officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Veritas Christian Academy, 17 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC 28732.
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Tears of joy for Adrian’s arrival into his eternal home. We will miss him. My fondest memories of Adrian were always centered around AJ’s annual school picnics in Mills River. At the last such function Adrian, Joan & I ‘manned the grill’ – we were quite a crew and it is one of many memories I will treasure.
The Vannice Family is in the prayers of the Brock Family.
Bev
Gene and I pass along our sincerest condolences to all the family. Mr. Vannice obviously leaves behind a legacy of deep faith and strong values, gifts that are immortal.We will have all the family in our prayers.
A loving and giving person, Adrian was a man who lived a full and wonderful life and will be missed by all who know him.
Our sympathy to you and your family, we always looked forward to our visits at reunion time. Take care, Agnes
Our sympathy to you and your family, we always looked forward to our visits at reunion time. Take care, Agnes
Lodell was a ‘power machine.’ He had a name that no one knew how to pronounce, so Adrian became his handle in his corporate world. Fond memories include his writing letters to an 11 year old sister-in-law while he was in the Air Force, watching him pull a 28 foot house trailer with their 1950 Plymouth as he and Joan moved from one air force base to another, and later, driving us around the Smokey Mountains when this sister-in-law and hubby would chum up with he and Joan in the fall for many years. We rejoice that he is now with our Lord, and we release him now, with thanks for the memories.
Dear Joanne,
OUr prayers are with you and your dear family.
We are grateful to have known Adrian. He was a wonderful man and very kind. We shall miss him.
Bluma and Don
Dear JOAN & FAMILY,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Adrian. He will be missed by all who knew him. Jack and I enjoyed our meals and cocktail hours with he and Joan and the many stories with which he entertained us. My memories include all the times he helped me out after I was widowed. Especially the times he climbed over the balcony to get into my unit when I was locked out. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Pat
Dear Joan and family, My prayers are with all of you during this sad time. I know you will miss his smile and cheerful personality. Sincerely, Jeanie Myer Roberts