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Rolland Wilbur Ostrander 1921 - 1997

Rolland Wilbur Ostrander of Imperial County, California United States was born on April 24, 1921 in Hanford, Kings County, and died at age 76 years old on December 13, 1997 in Vancouver, Clark County, WA. Rolland Ostrander was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens 1101 NE 112th Ave, in Vancouver.

Rolland Wilbur Ostrander

Imperial County, California United States

April 24, 1921

Hanford, Kings County, California, 93230, United States

December 13, 1997

Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States

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Introduction

Rolland Wilbur Ostrander was born on April 24, 1921 in Hanford, California, USA to parents Rolland Paul Ostrander (1901-1978) and Patti Blanche Wright (1904-1996). He had three sisters and grew up in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA. On April 20, 1962 he married Zella Farnsworth Kirkland in Carson City, Nevada, USA. The couple later divorced on June 13, 1974. He then re married on July 18, 1975 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA to Norma J Bell. The couple was married for twenty two years and had children Ron, Jerry, and Vicki Ostrander. Rolland was an executive in the oil industry, he worked for Mobil Oil, Signal Oil & Gas and Astro Management Co., retiring in 1991.
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1921

Birthday

April 24, 1921

Birthdate

Hanford, Kings County, California 93230, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His mother Patti was born on March 17, 1904 in Oklahoma, United States of America and passed away on October 29, 1996 in Danville, Contra Costa County, California, United States of America. His father Rolland Paul was born on October 4, 1901 in Lindsay, Tulare County, California, United States of America and passed away on June 26, 1978 in Porterville, Tulare County, California, United States of America.
Nationality & Locations

Rolland Ostrander was born in Hanford, California, USA and grew up in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA. Throughout his life he also resided in Westmorland, Imperial, California, USA and Sacramento, California, USA. He then moved to and lived in the Portland area for about 22 years before his death.
Early Life & Education

He was a high school graduate and also completed two years of college.
Military Service

At the age of 24, he registered for the draft on November 19, 1945, in El Centro, Imperial, California. Standing at a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighing 142 pounds, with a light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes, Rolland possessed the physical attributes necessary for military service. On December 15, 1941, in Fort Rosecrans, California, Rolland enlisted in the Army of the United States with a service number of 19064070. As a single individual without dependents, he held the rank of Private. Although his specific branch of service was classified as "Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA," Rolland's commitment to serving his country was unwavering. Rolland's enlistment exemplified his dedication to serving for the duration of the war or any other emergency, plus an additional six months, subject to the discretion of the President or as specified by law. His willingness to sacrifice and contribute to the collective efforts of the military showcased his patriotism and sense of duty.
Professional Career

Rolland was an executive in the oil industry, he worked for Mobil Oil, Signal Oil & Gas and Astro Management Co., retiring in 1991.
Personal Life & Family

He was married four times. On April 20, 1962 he married Zella Farnsworth Kirkland in Carson City, Nevada, USA. The couple later divorced on June 13, 1974. He then re married on July 18, 1975 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA to Norma J Bell. The couple was married for twenty two years and had children Ron, Jerry, and Vicki Ostrander. He was also married to Rosalnid Rebecca Thompson (1922-) and they had a son, Christopher Lewis Ostrander (1946-2022). Rolland also married Virginia Louise Lockhart (1917-).
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1997

Death

December 13, 1997

Death date

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Cause of death

Vancouver, Clark County, Washington United States
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Evergreen Memorial Gardens 1101 NE 112th Ave, in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington 98684, United States
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Obituary

See Rolland W. 'Bud' Ostrander Obituary .

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Rolland Wilbur Ostrander lived 3 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 76.

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Rolland W. 'Bud' Ostrander Obituary

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, in Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Vancouver, Wash., for Rolland W. ''Bud'' Ostrander, who died Dec. 13 at age 76.

Mr. Ostrander was born April 24, 1921, in New York City. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He lived in the Portland area for about 22 years. An executive in the oil industry, he worked for Mobil Oil, Signal Oil & Gas and Astro Management Co., retiring in 1991.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Norma of Vancouver; sons, Ron of Portland and Jerry of San Jose, Calif.; daughter, Vicki Kidwiler of Portland; sisters, Donna Balcombe of Oceanside, Calif., and Diane Jankowski of Nipomo, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Vancouver. The family suggests remembrances to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Oregonian, The (Portland, OR) - Wednesday, December 17, 1997

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