A devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 in Houston, Texas. He was born on September 7, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Oscar Ostrom and Elizabeth Smallwood. Mr. Ostrom was very devoted to his grandkids who were truly the passion of his life. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his loving wife of 39 years, Barbara Ostrom of Houston; two sons, Jason Ostrom of Houston and Brad Ostrom and wife Anna of Little Rock, Arkansas; three sisters, Betty Jean Garcia and husband Louie and Joan Moeller and husband Carl, all of Houston and Mary Kay Hayes and spouse Joe of Corpus Christi; three grandchildren, Daniel Ostrom, Alexander Ostrom and Jane Frances Ostrom and a host of devoted family, friends and colleagues. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.in the Chapel of Pat H. Foley & Co. with a rosary and vigil service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 3600 Brinkman St., Houston, TX 77018. He will await the resurrection at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
