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LEIF OSTERN Obituary

Leif Ostern Leif Ostern, 89, of San Rafael, CA passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on February 11, 2012. Leif was born in Asker, Norway on May 5, 1922. He immigrated to Wisconsin for college after WW2, married Aud Christophersen and became a naturalized American citizen. The family moved to California in 1952. Leif worked in sales for large paper companies before retiring. Leif was involved in the Scandinavian community in and around San Francisco. He was past president of the Norwegian Club and a lifelong member of the Sons of Norway. After Aud passed away, Leif and Mary Stoklos made a life together and traveled the world. Leif is survived by his beloved, Mary, daughters, Ellen (Dwight), Heidi (Roger), grandchildren Katie (Kevin), Ben. Jill and great grandsons, Henry and Max. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to the Norwegian Seamen's Church on 2454 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Feb. 14, 2012.

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Tor Virding

March 1, 2012

Dear Ellen, Heidi and Mary.
Yesterday I happened to say to my daughter Berit Laila : I wonder how Leif Østern is. "Google him" she said, and I did, and to my great surprise I saw that he had passed away 18 days earlier. I have so many happy recollections of him and his family!!
I send you all my deepest sympathy.

Gioia Hansbury

February 14, 2012

I am sorry to hear of Leif's passing. Leif would share stories of Norway with me, inbetween our classes at the YMCA. It was always a pleasure to see him at the Y.

Linda Press

February 14, 2012

Roger, Heidi, and Mary, I was so sorry to learn of Leif's passing. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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