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OSTROM -- Bernice Ostrom, resident of Albuquerque, born April 18, 1914, passed away on November 12, 2008 at the age of 94. She was the dearly beloved wife of the late Gerald Elmer Ostrom (August 12, 1987). Bernice is survived by her children Terry Ostrom of Ann Arbor, MI and Patricia (James) Kohnen of Dublin, CA. She also leaves behind two grandsons, William and Mark Kohnen, and two great-granddaughters, Anne Villar and Lucy Mae Kohnen. She is survived by her brother Ray Meshke of Rochester, Minnesota; her sister-in-law Loraine Berg of Tucson, AZ; and two nieces and one nephew. Bernice was born in Winona, MN, April 18, 1914 to Fred Meshke and Louise Gasner Meshke. She was a graduate of Winona State University and taught school until she married Gerald Ostrom in June 1941. She lived and taught in the suburbs of Chicago from 1952, until she and her husband retired to New Mexico in 1977. She spent the last five years at La Vida Llena life care community in Albuquerque where she received loving care and support from many people. Bernice was an avid reader, golfer and bridge player. She also loved the theater, and was always active in her church. She will be dearly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2008 10:30 a.m., in the Chapel at La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Valley Lutheran Church, PO Box 667, Los Lunas, NM 87031 or to Full Life Foundation at La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guest book for Bernice at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Wed December 03, 2008