Burton B. Ostrander

BURTON BLINN OSTRANDER, died peacefully and left this earth to be with our Lord on March 17, 2012 at the age of 93. Burt was a kind, gentle and loving man devoted to his family. He has left us deeply saddened by our loss.

Burt was born on December 4, 1918 in Del Rio, Texas as the eldest of three children and as a young child, moved to Houston, Texas where he spent the remainder of his life. At the outset of World War II, Burt joined the U.S. Army-Air Corps where he served overseas as a Sergeant. After the war ended, he enjoyed a long career as an accountant with Armco Steel Corp., retiring at the age of 62. Burt was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite Temple and the Arabia Shriners. Burt was a jovial, sweet spirited man who never met a stranger, loved talking to people and had a great fondness for animals. He was always devoted to and proud of his family and spent his life taking care of others. Burt enjoyed acquiring fine art, collectibles and building the finest homes possible for his family. He will be deeply missed by many, especially by his family, and will be remembered for his quiet dignity and strength. He was truly a good and honorable man.

Burt was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Ashton Ostrander; his mother, Mabel Miks Ostrander; his sister, Joanne Slotwinski; his brother, Gordon (Corky) Ostrander; and his wife of nearly 60 years, Olga May Ostrander. He is survived by his daughter, Gayle Ostrander Adamson and her husband, Terry of Houston, Texas, and by his son, Daryl Ostrander, his wife, Robin and their children, Katie and Ross, all of Austin, Texas.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the caring doctors and nurses at the Hall-Garcia Clinic and Oncology Consultants, especially Dr. Abdi Rasekh and Dr. Alex Nguyen, both who were instrumental in improving the quality of Burt’s life in later years.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th, from 5-8 pm at the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079, with graveside services to be held at the Memorial Oaks cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21st.