Arthur Christian Nordin

Arthur Christian Nordin, 94, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2011, as a result of complications from a fall. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa, on May 20, 1916 to the late Fritz Nordin and Ingeborg Johanson Nordin. Mr. Nordin spent his early years in Asbury Park, NJ. When The King’s College, founded by the late evangelist, Percy Crawford, opened its doors near his home in 1938, it provided a chance for him to go to college. Shortly thereafter, his life was radically changed when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. When the college relocated to Delaware City, DE, he moved here. After receiving his bachelors’ degree from The King’s College, he continued his education at the University of Delaware. He worked as a bricklayer for ten years before becoming a school teacher. He taught 6th grade science for 20 years and music for 5 years in the then Marshallton District. He was a devout Christian, who spent many hours a day studying the Bible and praying and after retiring, writing spiritual articles. He was involved in prison ministry, and taught Bible lessons and played the piano at various nursing homes in the area. His favorite Bible verse was John 3:16, which says, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” He loved to share the gospel, and rarely neglected the opportunity to witness for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, wherever he went. He believed that at death, the physical body returns to dust, and the soul of the believer is welcomed into heaven. He believed what the Bible says in 2 Peter 3:9, that God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. His prayer was that all of you who read this would take John 3:16 seriously and, if you haven’t already, would receive the gift of eternal life. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nordin was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Burns Nordin, and a brother, Sten Nordin. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine (Gerry) Nordin, daughter, Sherri Lively (Chass), son, Eric Nordin (Dana) and stepdaughter, Susy Zimny (Rich), grandchildren, Stephen Lively (Katherine), Caryn Letts (Matt), Patricia Letts (Mike), Nichole Pierce (Adam), Alana, Tyler, Caleb and Alexandra Nordin, Iulian Codreanu, Ian and Cody Chan, Samantha Grotegut (Jason) and Jake Zimny, 9 great grandchildren, sisters Martha Wiltcher, Astrid Celello (Jerry) and Iris Murphy, along with several beloved nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark DE 19702 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm; friends may also visit on Friday, April 1, from 10:00 to 11:00 am followed by a service in celebration of Art’s Life at 11:00. Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. In memory of Art, memorial contributions can be sent to your favorite Christian charity. For directions and to express an online condolence please visit www.strano-feeley.com

Arthur Christian Nordin

May 20, 1916 - March 28, 2011

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