Adele Ostrem

Adele "Kai" Lemke Ostrem Born: Feb. 8, 1919 in Honolulu and passed away on Dec. 28, 2006 In Honolulu at the One Kalakaua Senior Living Community. Kai's parents were Herman Gustave Lemke and Adele Robinson. She was Hawaiian, German, French, Tahitian and English. Her other siblings included Herman (Deceased) Lemke, Emi Lemke Williams of Honolulu, Paul Lemke from Kapaa and William Lemke of Hawaii Kai. Kai grew up on the slopes of Punchbowl and attended Lincoln Elementary School, Central Intermediate Middle School and Roosevelt High School, Class of 1937. She also attended the University of Hawaii. She met Bob Ostrem from Bergen, Norway via Tacoma, Washington and they married at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu on Oct. 8, 1941. Kai's grandparents were founding members of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Bob passed away on Oct. 17, 2004. Kai and Bob raised 4 children, Robby, Gary, Doug and Connie. Kai worked at Ft. Shafter during World War II, as the executive assistant to the Commandant of the base. In 1945 Bob and Kai moved to Wahiawa where she started her real estate career with Sandy Parker. She was a realtor for over 45 years. Her vocation was real estate but her passion was bridge. She became a master in bridge and organized her life around her bridge parties. Kai was a proud and beautiful Hawaiian woman. She was a long time member of the Hawaiian Civic Club, Daughters of Hawaii, Kaahumanu Society, Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band, Friends of Iolani Palace and most recently enjoyed attending Kawaiha'o Church which has emphasized the Hawaiian language in sermon and song. She especially loved Hawaiian music and the hula. Kai had many friends and family and was a gracious hostess to them all. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Florence Lemke, sister, Emi Lemke Williams, brothers, Paul Lemke (Carol) and William Lemke. Her children include: Robby (Cathy) Ostrem, Gary (Annette) Ostrem, Doug (Maile) Ostrem and Connie Ostrem Carr (Mike). Her grandchildren are: Erin Ostrem Kau (Kevin), Kanoa Ostrem (Renee), Koa Ostrem, Mekia Ostrem, Meagan Ostrem (Cameron), Kauilani Ostrem, Travis Ostrem, Matthew Carr (Krista), Makena Carr and Meleana Carr. Here great grandchildren are: Ka'iana Ostrem Kau, Nahiole'a Kau, Charlie Ostrem and Anna Ostrem. She has 15 Nephews and Nieces. Services will be on Friday Jan. 5, 2007 at the Outrigger Canoe Club at 9AM. Loose flowers and leis only. Ashes to be scattered at sea. Donations can be made to: Lutheran Church of Honolulu; Kawaiaha'o Church, St. Francis Hospice or the charity of your choice.