Cooksville, Maryland
Sep 2, 1930 – Apr 2, 2018
James Edward Ostrander
September 2, 1930 – April 2, 2018
James E. Ostrander of Rockville, MD lost his battle with cancer on Monday, April 2 at the age of 87 years. He was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After serving 21 years in the US Navy, he retired and then went to work for the federal government where he retired from as well. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Annabell, of nearly 65 years; daughter Jami Hessman Kelly and husband Ron; daughter Jeanne L. Cooper and husband Bob; Grandchildren John F. Hessman III, Jordan P. Hessman, Patrick J. Hessman, Robert J. Cooper and Haley K. Cooper; Great-Grandsons James Hessman and Ryan Hessman; and sister Marilyn Mouer.
There will be a memorial service to honor his life on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm. It will be held at Millian Memorial United Methodist Church, 13016 Parkland Drive, Rockville, MD 20853.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project
Im sure many people loved you as you and your wife helped me so much when my son Jason was born. You will always be remembered for your kind heart and being the best boss ever. Thank you for being a part of my life. Holly
Holly Cerpovicz
December 29, 2018 | Hollis, NH | Coworker
The World has lost a Great man. Growing up on Bauer drive and having the Ostrander's for neighbors was one of the many good memories of my youth. The hours spent at their house sipping sweet tea. Such times, growing up are those that influence you in your development, it was nice to have people such as Jim and Annabell,the daughters Jamie and Jeanne to grow up with. All that helped make each of us who we are today. To lose a part of your childhood, be it friend or neighbor invokes many...
Erich Bender
April 12, 2018 | Taneytown, MD
Thank you for your love and acceptance. Thank you for your inspirational marriage. Thank you for your beautiful daughters and your love for them through thick and thin. Thank you for your steadfast care for those who needed you. Thank you for sharing special Dairy Queen trips up until the end. Thank you for so much more than words could ever express.
Jann Mouer
April 10, 2018 | Olney, MD
Dearest Uncle Jim, in passing you are still loved and forever will be. You have touched the hearts of so many.Always taking family photos and giving us a lifetime of memories and gratitude. We are not saying goodbye forever but goodbye for now. I pray you find peace and rest wherever you are. We will miss you, Gina and Gregg
Gina & Gregg Mouer
April 08, 2018 | VA
Always taking beautiful family photos and thinking of everyone else.
To our dearest Uncle Jim,
In passing you are still loved and forever will be. You have touched the hearts of so many who owe you a lifetime of gratitude. We are not saying goodbye forever... but goodbye for now. I pray you find peace and rest wherever you are. We love you. "Until the chain links again"
Gina and Gregg
April 08, 2018
