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Jennifer Puentes
September 28, 2021
Just wanted you to know I´m thinking of you and hope you are all doing well. 541-272-1811
mike Benner
May 26, 2017
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Carolyn Ramsay
January 17, 2017
I had Mr. Ostrom for one class when I was a senior at Lakeridge High School, and he genuinely influenced my life. He was the first teacher who took me seriously as a writer and student. It meant a lot because I respected him very much. He was a great history teacher - I remember many lessons from that class 40 years later. I am very sorry that I didn't tell him this before he passed. He influenced me to become a writer and I've always been grateful to him.
Ed McQuary
October 8, 2016
I enjoyed my time spent with Woody both in school & out fishing. He was a "Kick" to be with. I'll miss him. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
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Debbie Dourian
October 6, 2016
I had the pleasure of living near Woody and Patti for 10 years. They were warm and caring neighbors and we all became friends. I treasure the times we had together. I will never forget ringing their door on Christmas Eve to deliver my home made baklava and always being invited in. Once Woody went and got us some of his smoked salmon so he had something to give back. He never just drove by and waved either. He would stop in the middle of the street and roll down the car window to have a conversation! Woody will be so very missed. My love and prayers to this lovely family.
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Gary Walsworth
October 6, 2016
I was blessed to have known Mr. Ostrom for a short time, as a teacher. He was one of the good ones, who made a difference! Class of 73
October 6, 2016
What a beautiful tribute. Our love and prayers are with your family!
Bryant Jackson
October 5, 2016
Woody was a teacher that provided motivation and support. All of my memories are fond and will always bring a smile to my face.
Letty Owings
October 5, 2016
Woody brightened our lives when we taught together in the early days of Lakeridge High.
Jennifer & JR (Michaela & Theo) Puentes (Moore)
October 5, 2016
Time and distance has not callused my love for your sweet family! Childhood memories of the time Mr and Mrs Ostrom always took, first thing, when they got home from work,before dinner, just to enjoy each other's company. It was evident this was a home built on love. Clearly, their children have benefited from their beautiful example with their committed marriages. What a beautiful legacy of love and family. God bless you all and hold you tightly through this sadness. All my love and prayers are with your dear family!
Keith McGraw
October 5, 2016
A ready smile and good humor was two qualities I will always remember him by. He was blessed by have good colleagues at Lakeridge HS, by a wonderful family and many friends.
October 5, 2016
Mr. Ostrom was a great history teacher! Wish I could have told him how much of an influence he was on all of us at Lake O HS!!!!!! My sympathies to his family! Kathleen Kennedy Class of 66
Marilyn Edmonds
October 5, 2016
I have many fond memories of Elwood growing up in Woodburn. He was my cousin on my dad's side of the family. My Grandmother Roberts delivered his father, Tom, and then delivered Elwood as she was a midwife. My brother! DuWayne Roberts, and Elwood were very close and shared many adventures together, almost like brothers. Elwood was very much a family man who loved his family and shared his life with them. My prayer for his family is to remember the good times, remain close to each other and support each other. Marilyn Roberts Edmonds
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