OSTEBO, Florence

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ December 11, 2002 p. B4 Florence Ostebo was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on August 10, 1909. She was the second of three children born to Martin and Florence Bisset, preceded by sister Ella and followed by brother Mort. She attended local schools in the southwest Minneapolis area and had fond memories of winter activities including skiing, tobogganing and ice skating, which she excelled at. Following graduation from high school she started working for a bank and was eventually able to purchase a 1929 Ford Coupe, the first car in the Bisset Family. At this time she realized a long-time dream of buying and learning to play the saxophone. She eventually joined an all-girls band and performed at various locations in Minnesota. Her days at the ice skating rinks eventually led to some laps wit Dick Ostebo and after several years they were married on June 8, 1935. Two days later they hopped in their car and were off to California. They eventually settled in Whittier and on July 6, 1941, she gave birth to a daughter, Aljean. Sixteen months later, son David was born. After the kids were in school she took a job as a school secretary. Retiring in 1970, she and Dick were able to travel extensively wit friends and relatives. Tragedy struck in 1987 when Aljean died way too young. In 1088 she and Dick moved up to Woodland to live with Dave and family. In 1990, Dick passed away but she kept busy taking care of her house and being active in the local church and organ club. In 1999 she moved to Arizona with her son and was able to take trips to Los Angeles and Minnesota. Florence passed away at Alterra Claire Bridge in Sun City West, Ariz., on Dec. 6. She leaves a son, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held in Wittier, Calif.