Sheila Merie Ostlund's Obituary
Olympia, Washington
Sheila Dean Ostlund (86) passed away September 1, 2025 peacefully at her home in Olympia.
Sheila was born in Aberdeen, WA on October 13, 1938 and graduated from Hoquiam HS in 1956. Sheila married John Ostlund of Tacoma in 1960, and they had a loving 61-year marriage until John passed away in 2022. John and Sheila had two sons - Robert Ostlund (60) of Olympia, WA, and Michael (Jennifer) Ostlund (57) of Nocona, TX. Sheila is survived by six grandchildren: John Ostlund, Jeffrey Ostlund, Jessica (Cody) Lewin; Anjennette (Zach) Roeber, Jadynne Ostlund, and Madison Ostlund. Sheila also had one beloved Great Grandson, Cameron Lewin.
Sheila enjoyed a long satisfying nursing career of 44 years. She was a graduate of the Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. Throughout her nursing career she was always a strong patient advocate.
Sheila made her choice at the age of 10 to put absolute faith in the words and promises of Jesus and remained faithful to that promise throughout her life.
Sheila will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, caring nurse, devoted wife, and loyal friend to many.
Funeral service will be held at the Twin Cities Senior Center in Chehalis, WA on Saturday, September 6 at 11:00am. Graveside service will be held Monday, September 8 at 10:30am at Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood, WA.
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