Obituary of Harry Ohsberg

Ohsberg, Rev. Dr. Harry "Oliver", 82 of Wolfville, died peacefully, Thursday June 12, 2008 at the QE II, HSC Halifax. Although he accomplished much academically and professionally, Oliver??s greatest joys were serving the Lord he loved, and loving his family - his cherished wife of 56 years, Wilma; beloved son, Robert and wife Nancy and grandchildren: Karissa, Ian and Victoria whom he loved well and dearly. He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles & George. He was also devoted to his many students. He was born and educated in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation from high school, he earned a B.A. from Westminster College. Continuing his schooling he obtained a B.D. from Bethel Theological Seminary. He served as instructor at the Christian Training Institute, Edmonton and Youth Director of the Alberta Baptist Conference. From 1954 - 62, he pastored Edmonton??s Bonnie Doon Baptist and Winnipeg??s Bethel Baptist Churches. During the summers he completed an M.A. at Seattle Pacific College. Pursuing his desire to teach again, Oliver obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1964. During this time he was also a Research Associate and then Assistant Director of the University??s Cleft Palate Centre, as well as being Assistant Professor in the School of Dental Medicine. Oliver served as interim pastor of the West Mifflin Baptist Church, then First Congregational Church and pastored his home church of Riverview Baptist. In 1972 he accepted the invitation to be Assistant Professor, Practical Theology, at Acadia Divinity College. He was to become full professor of Christian Education in 1984, serving also as Associate Dean of ADC. He retired in 1991 but was invited to teach for several years following. He had the marvelous experience of serving as teaching Pastor on an interim basis at New Minas Baptist Church 2002 -03. He has been recognized by the Religious Education Association, the National Association of Professors of Christian Education, the Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education and is listed in leaders in American Science, 8th edition. He is the author of two books, as well as many articles in various publications. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook. There will be no visitation by family request. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17th in the New Minas Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Robert Knowles officiating, reception to follow. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Building Fund of the New Minas Baptist Church; Canadian Baptist Ministries or the Canadian Bible Society. On line condolences may be made through www.annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com " Well done, good and faithful servant !"