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John Edward Ostman Jr.

1953 - 2017

John Edward Ostman Jr. obituary, 1953-2017, Sacramento, CA

John Ostman Obituary

(1953 2017) John Ostman, Jr., a lifelong resident of Walnut Grove, CA, died on November 7, 2017. John was born in Sacramento on January 12, 1953 to Mary Belle Hanlon Ostman and John E. Ostman, Sr. He graduated from Delta High School in 1971 and attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. John was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He worked for Sheldon Gas Co. for 28 years until diagnosed with throat cancer in November 2014 and lung cancer in 2015. He lost his fight with cancer on November 7, 2017. John is survived by his son, John Robert Ostman; a nephew, Billy Schmidt; and sisters, Cheri Johnson, Ginger Bartosh and Mary Jo Mattos. Memorials may be made to UC Davis Medical Center or Marcus Daly Hospice in Hamilton, MT. A Celebration of Life will be determined at a later time.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Nov. 12, 2017.

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Robyn Buckley-Davis

December 7, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family and his many friends.

Aaron Cowley

November 25, 2017

My condolences to the Ostman family. John was the most full hearted and giving person I have ever known. He was a true saint on earth as he is in heaven. There are so many great things to say about you. You are missed by so many. Rest in peace my friend.

Virgil

November 22, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of John. He will be truly missed by all those who knew him. My deepest sympathy to Cheri, Ginger, Mary and John.

Wendy Smelosky

November 14, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss Ginger.

Tom Costa

November 13, 2017

RIP my Friend. We had a lot of good times on the Delta. Your a good man John. My prayers go out to the family.

Jackie Andersen

November 13, 2017

What a wonderful person he was ! And so lucky to have 3 amazing sisters who loved him deeply and cared for him. Your loss is shared by others. Hold on to those special memories as they will soften the sadness. Love, Jackie Barsoom Andersen

Lavonne Cookman

November 13, 2017

John was well-loved by his three devotees sisters. This was so evident as I watched you all navigate this horrible disease these past years by taking such good care of him. May the hope our God promises sustain you girls and give you comfort. I'm very sorry for the deep loss of your sweet brother.

Dianna Hansen

November 12, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Will miss our lunchs at Al's.
Will be missed.

November 12, 2017

So sorry for your loss Ginger, prayers for you and your family. Love Terry and Pam

November 12, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Ostman family. Rest in peace John....Susanna

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