Obituary of Frances Mary OSTROM

OSTROM, Frances (Frankie)

(1922-2014)

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mum Frankie Ostrom at the Strathmore Hospital on December 12, 2014 at the age of 92. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her son Rocky (Beryl) – grandkids Samantha and Randall (Maia); son Ronnie (Carla) – grandkids Joel, Jamie (Ellis) and Jordan; daughter Laurie (Max) – grandkids Brad (Krista), Jeff (Sheena) and great grandchild Hannah; daughter Marni (Guy) – grandkids Ty, Kylie, and Brooke; her sister Mary Niwa, brother John Lijdsman and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by our dad Paul Ostrom, her sister Helen Carroll, and brother Gerry Lijdsman. Mum wore many hats throughout her life. She was a teacher, a farm-wife, and an active member of the Carseland Community including being a life-time member of the Carseland Public Benefit club. After moving from Carseland to a condo in Strathmore, she later enjoyed her last years at the Wheatland Lodge. As a member of the Catholic community, her faith was very important to her throughout her whole life. Sports were a passion for her. She played softball, curled, and golfed and later was the number one fan of her kids and her grandkids. Mum loved watching all sports on TV especially the Flames and Stampeders, and most recently became an avid NASCAR fan. A caring and intelligent woman, she was our role model and our rock. Her strong and loving spirit will live on in all of us. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Hope Community Covenant Church, Strathmore at 1:00 pm. The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to friends and family for their thoughts, prayers, flowers, cards, and visits. We would especially like to thank all of the caregivers who helped mum through her last days. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (2888 Shaganappi Trail Northwest, Calgary, AB T3B 6A8 or directly online). To send condolences, please click on the link below.

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