Victor Albert Viard, 95, of Stilwell, Kansas, died on August 28, 2024, at Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation in Shawnee Mission, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Merriam, Kansas on March 20, 1929, he was the eldest of five children of farmers Victor and Louise (Antoine) Viard. After graduation from Shawnee Mission North High School and service in the army in the Korean War, he returned home to assist his widowed mother in operating the family farm. Upon his marriage to Irene Dobbels in 1959, he purchased his own farm in Stilwell, where he grew herbs and vegetables and operated a plant nursery into his 88th year.

His long and happy old age would not have been possible without the kindness of many people, including Braden, Crystal, Harota, Lynne, Laura, Rahel, Stacy, and Zet, as well as countless agency caregivers who assisted him under often difficult circumstances.

He is survived by sons Alan of Bethesda, Maryland; Brian (Ruby) of Hong Kong; and Craig of the home; and family friends Dana and Mary whose devotion and daily attention lengthened his life and filled his final years with companionship and love. He also leaves behind several other long-standing friends: Dave, who helped him weekly at the Kansas City Market and joined him in innumerable pitch games over their long friendship; Barbara and Gene, who shared many meals with him; Naomi and Steve, who visited weekly in his later years; Karen and Gary, who shared his love of gardening; and Sidney and Ron, whose practical assistance helped him to remain in his home until months before his death.

Those wishing to remember him can join the family for a food and drinks reception at the home at any time from 1 pm onwards on Sunday, December 22nd.  Please contact the family at vavmemorial@gmail.com for more information.