Evelene "Dawdaw" Ashby Ostrander

Newton – Evelene (Dawdaw) Ostrander 73, of Newton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Born on March 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Jessie G. and Almia Coleman Ashby.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Samuel S. Ostrander; a brother, Jessie Ashby Jr; 3 sisters, Madeline Justus, Maggie Justice and Mona Justice.

Survivors include, 5 children, Kevin F. Ostrander and wife Janice, Samuel Marcus Ostrander, Cynthia Lynn (Rain) Ostrander, Jessica R. Justice, Diana Lester; 5 grandchildren, Amanda Ostrander (Justin), Megan Chapman and husband Matt, Travis G. Ostrander, Nathanial Blankenship and wife, Brittney, Shannan Isabella (Bella) Justice; 4 great grandchildren, Lilliana N. Ostrander, Kyela N. Smith, Zayden M. Robinson, Zae’lynn N. T. Robinson; 2 brothers, Randy Ashby and Jamie Cline and a sister, Mandy Gail Ashby;

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Vernon Moyer officiating. Cynthia Lynn (Rain) Ostrander will be rendering the eulogy.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Ostrander family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.