Deanna Jean Van Ostran

August 9, 1938 - August 24, 2021

Deanna Jean Van Ostran, 83, of Traverse City passed away August 24, 2021 at the French Manor. Deanna was born on August 9, 1938 in Elk Rapids to the late Dwight Vernon and Elda (White) Brown. She was married to Charles Elda Van Ostran after he proposed to her at the Cherry Bowl drive in theater in Traverse City and they were later married on October 13th, 1954 in Kalamazoo. Deanna retired from Hudson’s with 20+ years, and then she and her husband moved to Climax Scotts. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, camping, canning fruits and vegetables and cooking. She loved her life on the farm while she lived in Vicksburg and caring for the sheep, horses, cows and any rescue dogs or cats that would wander up the driveway. Above all else, she cherished her family and caring for her husband of 66 years together. Deanna was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles; siblings Dwight Brown, Carolle Pickard; son Terry VanOstran, grandson Jason VanOstran and granddaughter Jennifer VanOstran. Deanna is survived by her son Douglas (Deenna) VanOstran of Lebanon, OH; son Charles (Nancy) VanOstran of Vicksburg, MI and Scott (Carmen) VanOstran of Daytona, FL; grandchildren Charlie, Eric, Jessica, Bradley, Joshua, Elizabeth, Emily and Tracy. Special Niece Kathy (Neil) Wilgenhof The family has chosen to celebrate her life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.