Ruby Ostrander's Obituary
Ruby Allington Ostrander was born on March 17, 1916 near Burr Oak in Jewel County Kansas. She passed at the age of 97 on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at her home in Tacoma, Washington with her family by her side.
Ruby was the youngest of 10 children of William E. and Jennie Allington and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth P. Ostrander, her sisters, Irene (Thomas) Porter, Mildred (Dick) Sharman, Lela (Reuben) Swanson, and Pearl (Charles) Gleason; her brothers Orville (Wanda), Glenn (Bessie), Cecil (Mable), Clyde (Alene); and Guy (Freeda).
Ruby is survived by three children and their families: Larry (Carole), Lyle, and Kendra (Dennis) Fitzpatrick; grandchildren Rusty Lewis, Michelle Axlen (Kevin) Ferrell, Jennifer (Tim Healy), Jefferson, Wayne (Shanin), Kenneth (Tisha), and Shannon (Adam) Glasgow; and great grandchildren: Camryn, Katelyn, Kelsey, Seth, Evan, Brendan, Abel, Nathaniel, Liam, Brody and Bryson. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ruby grew up in Nebraska, near Fullerton where she attended Fullerton H.S, and met and married her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Ostrander. They moved to Wyoming and then to Tacoma in 1946 and lived in their home for 67 years. Ruby was a homemaker all her life, taking great joy in caring for her home and family. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, and cherished the friendships and fellowship she enjoyed in worship and service to her Lord. “This is my prayer as time goes by, let me keep busy till I die.” She was ready when God called her home – “well done good and faithful servant.” Matt. 25:21.
Viewing will be Thursday, August 8, 6-8 pm at Mt. View Funeral Home. Services to honor her life will be held Friday, August 9 and will include a graveside service at Mt. View Cemetery at 10:30 am followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, S. 54th & East B Street, Tacoma.
Memorial donations may be made to Westminster P.C. Gifts and Memorial Fund.
We are grateful for the gifts of love shown to mom and family including the care and support of Franciscan Hospice.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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