Arlene Joyce Oster

Arlene Oster, a long-time Atascadero area resident, died 6 Jul 2017 in her home on Ardilla Road, Atascadero, California, 93422. Chapel of the Roses of Atascadero is in charge of preparations. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on 12 July in the Santa Margarita Cemetery, Santa Margarita, California. Arlene will be buried between her husband Frank James Oster and her daughter Alita Lynn (Oster) Williams and near her son Frank Allen Oster. Over the past year Arlene's quality of health had begun to diminish and the Visiting Angels came into her home and assisted her with daily needs. With their assistance, Arlene was able to attend her Senior Center lunches with the usual lunch group at the Santa Margarita Senior Center, Then, most recently, as more assistance was required, the Visiting Angels provided 24-hour care. For this Visiting Angels care, we know for sure Arlene and family members are most grateful. Also, we want to include as well the outstanding services provided by Central Coast Hospice during this overall period of time. Born Arlene Joyce Tingdahl on 19 October 1925 in Hitterdal, Clay County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Sven A. "Archie" and Anna C. (Hansen) Tingdahl. In June 1928, she came to Atascadero with her parents, three older siblings -- Francis Viola, Audrey Leona, Donald Theodore -- and her baby brother Harvey Merlyn. In Atascadero, three more siblings came into the family: Marvin Archie, Dorothy Lea, and Betty Anne. Growing up in Atascadero, she obtained her education in the local school system. She, like her seven siblings, was graduated from Atascadero Union High School. She was graduated in 1943. As a young teenager, she babysat to earn spending money. World War /I was going on and, after graduating from High School, Arlene worked for several different employers. It is recalled she worked for the local PCA candling eggs - at that time each egg was checked by hand, holding it up to a "back light". Later she became a clerk in the local Sprouse-Reitz 5- 10- & 15-cent store, for manager "Buck" Rogers. On 15 March 1946, Arlene married Frank James Oster in Santa Margarita. They had three children. After 57 years of marriage, her husband preceded her in death on 22 July 2003. She was also preceded in death by two of her children: son Frank Allen Oster on 4 March 1968 in Gia Dinh Province, Vietnam, and her daughter Alita Lynn (Oster) Williams on 6 March 1975 in Taft, California. She is survived by her son Danny Edward Oster of Santa Margarita, California. She is also survived by her brother Marvin Tingdahl of Lancaster, California, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A great lady with a friendly smile, Arlene will be severely missed by family and friends alike who survive her.