Another mighty oak has fallen. Our beloved friend and brother, Evangelist Dibar Krikor Apartian, has gone to a well-earned rest. Mr. Apartian lived to 94 years of age—24 years beyond King David who died “old and full of days” at age 70. The Eternal God used Mr. Apartian to raise up the Work of God in the French language and to oversee and guide that Work for many decades. Through his ministry in the French language, through his sermons and articles in English, and through his well-known personal love and graciousness, Mr. Apartian had a wonderful impact on the lives of many thousands of people around the world.—Roderick C. Meredith
While Apartian certainly was over the French speaking areas, he was not always the favorite HQ administrator. The Belgians and many of the French did not care too much for him. He was a French speaking Armenian and therefore not a true Francophile.
He was also known for not getting too wrapped up in the politics in Pasadena. At least that was the impression he gave.
He is preceded in death by his son, who committed suicide.
