of Little Rock, AR
October 12, 1923 - January 31, 2015
Victor N. Miron (Mirontschuk), 91, of Little Rock died on January 31, 2015. Victor was born on October 12, 1923 in Taganrog, Russia.
As a young college student, he was captured by the Nazi's in 1941 during the German occupation of southern Russia. He was sent to Germany where he worked on a farm for 5 years until his liberation by the US Army in 1946. After the war Victor met his wife of 43 years Ludmilla Solotuchina in Nurenburg, Germany. Ludmilla was also born in Russia and captured by the Germans and then too liberated. Victor and Ludmilla immigrated to the United States via the port of New Orleans in 1949. With the help of many new friends and their American Sponsors, the Bailey family, Victor and Ludmilla moved to Little Rock Arkansas.
After several miscellaneous jobs, Victor found work with Chicopee Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Working during the day and going to school at night for 16 years, he received a chemistry degree from Little Rock University. With his college degree, Victor climbed the corporate ladder to eventually become the manager of quality control for all of Chicopee North and South America (s). He was awarded a Chicopee Indian by the Company, a prestigious award given to only a few, for his cost-saving innovations. He worked for Chicopee for 40 years before retiring at age 65. At his retirement party it was noted that he never missed a day of work. Victor, a world traveler, loved the Black Forest of Germany and spent many seasons there. This was a testament to his optimism and his capacity for forgiveness of the Nazis who were responsible for the deaths of many of his family members and friends.
In 1989, his wife, Ludmilla, died, leaving him grief-stricken. With the help of his great friend and loving companion, Sara Garrett, he eventually returned to travel the world over and enjoyed many great years in retirement until his move to Parkway Village in 2012.
In his later years Victor suffered from Alzheimer's and was cared for by many compassionate workers at the Ginny and Bob Shell Alzheimer's Center. The family would like to thank and acknowledge these workers, Sara Garrett, and his beloved daughter- in-law, Janet Miron, for helping make Victor's final years comfortable and dignified.
Victor has been a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for over 65 years where he and Ludmilla worked many tireless hours in the kitchen and at church festivals. Victor also served as church treasurer during the dedication of the Church's beautiful new home on Napa Valley Road, an amazing accomplishment for him and many other church members who emigrated with their families from all over the world to live in freedom and peace from the tyranny of their former native lands.
Victor was preceded in death by his wife, Ludmilla. Victor is survived by daughter, Natalie Parks of Kingwood, Texas; sons, Victor Mirontschuk (Lucy) of New York, New York and Philip Miron (Janet) of Little Rock, AR. He is also survived by his dear, loyal, and loving companion, Sara Garrett. Victor leaves to treasure his memory eight (8) grandchildren and nine (9) great-grandchildren.
Vespers will be held at 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501)224-8300. The funeral will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501)221-5300. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock.
Memorials may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Scholarship Foundation.
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15 Condolence(s)
Reginald Rogers
Friday, February 6, 2015
Philip and Family: What a beautiful funeral service for an exemplary man! I had never attended an Orthodox funeral service before. It was a fitting tribute to a life well-lived. He raised a wonderful family. Rest assured that he rests now in the Peace of Christ with all our loved ones who have passed away to Heaven !!! Reg Rogers Catholic High Class of 1977, Catholic High School Board
Terry G. Burruss
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Victor, i am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. In reading about him, i find he was quite a man, with integrity and compassion and love for family and community and church. Peace to you and yours, terry g. burruss
Terry G. Burruss
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Victor, sorry to hear of the passing of your father. While i never had the pleasure of meeting him, i know he was a good man who loved his family and his church. Peace to you and yours, terry g. burruss
Robin (Nicholas) Jones
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
My codolences to the Miron Family.
I am honored that I had the privilege to know Victor. I will be one of many who will miss him at Annunciation. May his memory be eternal.
Richard goff
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
gods richest blessings on all your family
Becky hodges blackwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Victor,
I remember your father well... Down the street on Oakland. What an amazing legacy. Love and prayers , Becky
Andrew & Rima Granado
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Dear Natalie and Family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. May his memory be eternal and may he rest in peace. God bless you and give you comfort.
With all our love,
Andrew, Rima & Nicholas Granado
Don and Sharon Henry
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Victor,
I am very sorry for your loss. It sounds like your Dad lived a very full and good life. You are blessed to have a father (and parents) in your life that has been there for you to lead and teach you through out your life... My condolences to you and your family...
Charlie and Jane George
Monday, February 2, 2015
Charlie and I are praying for all the Miron family. Victor was truly a blessing to everyone who knew him. May his memory be eternal.
Lee Elias Nicolas
Monday, February 2, 2015
Philip and family:
So sorry for your loss. Victor was a wonderful man. He is greatly missed at the AGOC.
May our merciful God rest his soul.
Lee Elias Nicolas.
Paul Ward
Monday, February 2, 2015
Philip,
I am sorry for your loss. Your father had an amazing life. I'm thinking of you and Janet and your family.
Paul
The Chacko Family
Monday, February 2, 2015
Victor, you will be greatly missed!
Our condolance to the Miron Family!
"May his memory be eternal"
Joe, Deena, Jason and Jeff.
William Carr
Monday, February 2, 2015
Vic was a good person with many accomplishments.
William Carr, Chicopee Retiree
Dennis Terry
Monday, February 2, 2015
Victor,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He led quite
an interesting and accomplished life, I am sure all in your family
are proud to have him as a father.
Again, my condolences to you and your family.
Your friend,
Dennis Terry
P S Sharon and I retired from Nashville and are living in NLR!
Bonnie Steenis
Monday, February 2, 2015
Philip and Family,
My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Father!
May you find comfort in the arms of your family and friends!
Sincerely,
Bonnie Steenis