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Larry Van Ostran Obituary

Larry L. Van Ostran Elsie Born July 3, 1938 to Edward and Monabella Van Ostran; Larry L. Van Ostran died June 7, 2010. He served in the U.S. Army as a Marksman. He retired from General Motors Corp. with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his flowers. He loved spending time with his pet parrot, Bo, and the blue birds outdoors too. Most of all, he cherished his time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Frances (Wells); his 5 children, Carrie (Bob) Harris, Brian (Brenda), Warren (Ida), Mark (Marina), and Pam (Jim) Marshall. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Phylis (Dale) Brown, Jean (Mike) Grayhek, Joyce Adams; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing with Pastor Mike Hixson of Graham Community Church officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the D.A.V. of Michigan, Owosso Chapter, 300 N. Washington, Owosso, MI, 48867-2823 in memory of Larry. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 10, 2010.

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Paul Reid

June 17, 2010

Frances, I was so sorry to hear about Larry. Makes me appreciate the few lunches we were able to share.

Chris Jackett AmerisourceBergen

June 10, 2010

So saddened to hear about your loss. My family and I are keeping each of you in our prayers. May God bless each member of your family with strength, and fond memories in weeks and months to come.

June 10, 2010

"Fran" My heart goes out to you and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. We shal miss Larry and his fun lovcing ways. Sheila(Fouts) and Michael Valley

Robert Carrigan

June 10, 2010

Larry and his family took care of me as a young child and I have many fond memories of him and his sisters who took me under their wing. Later, Larry had me over for a weekend during which he taught me to Ice Skate on a pond in back of their house outside Haslet. Larry touched my life briefly and left a lasting memory of a loving, caring person who was not afraid to share himself. I'm sure there are countless other people out there who were touched by this wonderful man and his open armed approach to life. May God bless you Larry. Robert F. Carrigan, Charlotte, North Carolina

June 10, 2010

Fran,

We were so sorry to hear about Larry. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Such a nice man. I'm so glad we got to get reacquainted with him at our class gatherings. We will see you on Fri. Carolyn {Morris] & Jerry Kribs.

June 10, 2010

DEAR FRAN AND FAMILY
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
YOU'LL BE I MY PRAYERS
DORIS (OWENS) BARRERA

Cindy Roll

June 10, 2010

Uncle Larry - Always fun loving and full of humor... I remember when we were younger always coming over to your house on Stoll Road and playing with the kids... You and your bees too - I was always afraid of you or someone else getting stung by those things.... You had a smile on your face most of the time and was always saying something humorous.. You will be missed... Love you

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