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Nina Ostrander Obituary
85, of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away quietly on October 26, 2011 with her loving husband of 63 years by her side. Born July 27,1926 in Pontiac, Michigan and married Murray Clifford, the man of her dreams, on September 6, 1948 .After spending half their married life in Michigan they made the move to Apache Junction to be closer to his parents Clifford and Florence Ostrander. As was Ninas character, she tended to them until their passing.She was a wonderful mother to son Monte Drew of Pine Top, Arizona and son Jan Murray (deceased). Sister to Willie (Carol) Dyer of Holly, Michigan. Stepmother to Murray (Lea) Snow of Queen Creek, Arizona and Kerry (Sandy) Snow of Clarkston Michigan. Grandmother to Ryan and Matthew Ostrander. Aunt to many nieces and nephews and loving and loyal friend to many. There will be no memorial service as she wished her body to be given to science in the hope that others will learn and that a cure for Pancreatic Cancer be found. Her thoughts even in the end, was for others.
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Diana Snow-Brown
October 24, 2022
Hi Mom, just checking in. Dad is with you now, and I'm sure you both are laughing and having a good time. I don't have the words to say how much you and dad are missed, and still loved. I can't believe it's been 11 years since you left us. Still love you more than ever. Say Hi to Mom Snow, I'm sure you are playing cards with her and driving Dad nuts. Love
Arlene
June 3, 2022
I didn´t know her directly however I was related to her through the Dyer family, I wish I would have known her, she sure was a wonderful women much like my Grandma Bailey who was also a Dyer by birth.
Diana L Brown
October 24, 2020
Mom, I miss being able to pick up the phone, for one of our great phone calls. Miss and love you. Don't worry about Dad. Even though he is many miles away, I still keep in touch with him. Love you deeply, Diana
Murray Ostrander
November 29, 2012
My darling wife Nina.You were my life,my love, my every thing. I don't have a life without you.Your loving husband, M.C.O.
November 27, 2012
Aunt Nina, you have been gone from us for 13 months already and it hasn't gotten any easier. I knew when you passed away that I would be sad and naturally cry but the saddness I feel is surrounding me with more than just grief. I feel lost because she was always the one that I could always talk to that understood me. My faults she saw but because she loved me, they were overlooked. I look up at her picture and my heart shrinks because it needs the warmth of her kind words. Aunt Nina, I miss you, I miss you sooo much I sometime feel I can't make it without you in my life. I need you. I need you for our long talks, for the laughs that always seemed to bubble up whenever we talked. Aunt Nina, I'm lonely. I need you to hug me and call me ona like you used to do. I'm 66 years old but around you I always felt like your daughter and as a daughter I adored you. The pain is real and it hurts. So until I see you again, remember how much I have always loved you. Your Neice, Ona
SANDY SNOW
November 3, 2011
MOM,THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE EMPTY FEELING,THE SADNESS,THE STABBING PAIN IN MY CHEST,IT'S ALMOST LIKE I CAN'T CATCH MY BREATH. YOU HAVE KNOW IDEA HOW MANY TIMES WE GO TO PICK UP THE PHONE TO TELL YOU ABOUT A CUTE STORY WE HEARD TODAY! OR JUST BEING ABLE TO CALL AND SAY "HEY HOW'S YOUR WEATHER"SO WITH ALL THAT BEING SAID, UNTIL WE MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE MY LOVE.WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS.
MURRAY,LEAH,DAD WE LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. PLEASE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING JUST CALL. SANDY & KERRY
November 1, 2011
The VFW will never be the same without Nina. We had so much fun there and I will always cherish the memories. She was a beautiful, caring person and I miss her every day.
Lynette
November 1, 2011
Murray and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Step-Mom's passing.I have you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God watch over you and your whole family; you've had to deal with quite a plateful these past several months. Your Friend Forever,
Marie Daniel-Petersen ~ Kellogg, MN
Lona Campbell
November 1, 2011
Dear Ostrander Family,
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you as death is the hardest thing to except. Even though we've never met, my prayers and thoughts reach out to each and everyone of you. Lona Price-Campbell
Jackie Speweik
November 1, 2011
To Nina's Family & Friends,
I am Murray and Carrie's cousin and did not know Nina but I'm sure she was a very special lady. I know she was so loved and will be greatly missed. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.
Murray Snow
October 31, 2011
Mom:
You will never know how very much I miss the phone calls. You were always in such a good mood. I always knew my Father loved you but didn't know the depth of His love till you were gone. You were his life and his love. You weren't my Mother by blood, but I loved you as much as a blood son could love a Mother. You will always be remembered and loved.
Barb Glenn
October 31, 2011
Mr. Ostrander and family.
We never had the pleasure of meeting your wife/mother/stepmother but we know she had to be a wonderful caring person from what we hear from Murray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love, Greg and Barb Glenn, Vivian Sothard and Bernie Shank
October 30, 2011
One of the hardest things I've ever had to do was say good-bye to my Aunt Nina. Since I was a child she has always been able to lift my spirit with her laughter and elfish grin. Those who knew her saw that grin often and couldn't help but smile back. That was the effect she had on everyone. She will be missed by all her friends and family and by all who had grown to love her and by me who has always loved her.
October 30, 2011
One of the hardest things I've ever had to do in my life was saying good-bye to my Aunt Nina. She has always been able to lift my spirits with her laughter and her elfish grin and her love for family and friends was evident in every aspect of her life. She will be remembered by all who grew to love her,and by me who has always loved her.
October 30, 2011
GOD BLESS YOU ALL............Our Nina will be greatly missed. We all loved her. "Onie"
Diana Snow-Brown
October 30, 2011
Mom was a very caring and giving person. She always thought of others first before herself. She loved going to the club for dancing, a hamburger and seeing her friends. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. I will miss our phone calls, which meant a lot to the both of us. Mom is now a Guardian Angel still looking after Dad and the rest of the family like she always did.
Love you Mom,
Diana
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