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Memorial for Ronald Morten Ostenson
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Born in Aberdeen, WA on Apr. 27, 1948
Departed on Jun. 15, 2015 and resided in Elma, WA.
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| Memorial Service: |
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2015
11:00 am
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| Family Gathering: |
Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2015
2:00 pm
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| Cemetery: |
Wynooche Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Ronald Morten Ostenson (Rino), passed away at his Elma home unexpectedly on Monday June 15, 2015. He was with his wife Patti and daughter Angela at the time. Ron was born in Aberdeen, WA on April 27, 1948 and has lived in Grays Harbor all his life. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patti, his four children, Shawn Michael, Kelly Patrick, Kevin Neal and Angela Maureen.
He is also survived by nine grandchildren whom he adored, Krystal, Kyla, Hunter, Keegan, Gabrielle, Laura, Ryan, Joshua and Audrey and one great grandson, Rylan. He had an exceptional relationship with Joshua.
Ron and Patti were married in Ocean Park, WA. He was a graduate of Montesano High School. He was a log truck driver for all his adult life, loving every minute he was in a truck. Ron drove for Simpson Timber Company, Aubuchon Logging in Alaska, Mayer Brothers, Manke Lumber Company (where he acquired the nickname "Rino") and various gypo companies. Where the companies needed someone to go to the high country, or on a bad road it was Rino who was called because of his skill with driving.
Ron was a life member of the VFW. He loved to hunt, fish, go rv'ing with Patti and spend time with his family. He spent many hours tinkering in his basement shop. He and his uncle, Wayne Calhoun spent many hours on the river in either his boat or Ron's. They became exceptionally good friends and I am sure Wayne will miss his fishing buddy. This past hunting season he took his daughter Angee to Randal for a week long elk hunting trip, but neither one got their elk. It turned out to be the trip of a lifetime for Dad and his little girl.
Both his parents as well as his beloved grandmother passed away in years past.
He had a quiet but firm faith in his Lord and everyone who knew him were greeted with the special brand of quiet acceptance he gave everyone. Over the years we had many troubled children and young teens come to our home who just needed love and a special place to be. Ron was wonderful with them and our daughter and grandson are following in his footsteps. What better legacy could he leave? That and his wonderful work ethic that his children and grandchildren have followed.
There will be a memorial service on Wed. June 24 at 11:00 am at the Montesano Church of God, 317 Spruce Street, Montesano. A short graveside service will follow at Wynochee Cemetery at approximately 1:00 pm. Everyone is invited to a get together at the Ostenson home, 106 Skyline Drive, Elma, WA 98541 after the services. No flowers please. We would rather have contributions to the Homeless Veterans. There will be a basket at both the church and the Ostenson home.
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