John W. Sandys-Wunsch

May 07, 1936 - September 29, 2015

Rev. Dr. John W.K. Sandys-Wunsch passed away on September 29th in Victoria, BC. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Lt. Colonel Theodore Sandys-Wunsch and his wife Jean (nee Rossiter). He attended high school in Duncan. After studies at Victoria College and UBC, a Rhodes Scholarship led him to study theology at Christchurch College, Oxford. As well as having an accomplished professional academic career as a professor of religious studies at Queen's College and Memorial University of Newfoundland and later as Provost of Thorneloe University in Ontario, he was an ordained minister in the Anglican Church. Prior to his academic career, he ministered to several congregations on the west coast including Tofino and Courtney with one year spent at St. John the Divine in Victoria. After his retirement he continued to be involved in the church as well as having an active interest in scholarly research in theology. He enjoyed gardening, travel and stimulating conversation on almost any topic. John is survived by his wife Sheila to whom he has been married for 54 years, and children Michael, Donald and Helen. A memorial service will be held in Victoria at Christ Church Cathedral on Wednesday October 14 at 2:00pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be directed to the Alzheimer's Society of BC. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.