OLIVER OST
Posted: October 4th, 2024
OLIVER OST February 6, 1942 ~ September 30, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that Carol announces the passing of her beloved husband, Oliver Melvin Ost. He passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 82 years.
Long-time rancher, Oliver Ost, of Seven Persons always wanted to ranch. As a young man, he often worked two or three jobs to buy land, or cattle, or better bulls.
The eldest son of Olander and Lillian Ost, Oliver was loved by and married to his sweetheart, Carol Hjelmen of Val Marie, Saskatchewan on November 4, 1972. Oliver and Carol have two children, Karla and Michael.
Karla and her husband, David Long, along with their two sons, Walker (Layne Stevenson) and Houston, farm near Walsh, AB.
Michael and his wife, Kimberly, along with their five children, Shelby (Brayden), Jamieson (Jenna Ahrens), Kaleb (Hannah Weinrauch), Emma-Joe (Jeff) and great-granddaughter, Daisy-May, and Haylie; farm on the family’s homestead. Oliver also leaves behind his sister, Linda Richards of Lethbridge, and her daughter, Dr. Kimberly Richards of Vancouver. Oliver was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Ed and Robbie.
Oliver loved country life. He loved to see a buck deer bounding up a hill, or a see a new calf safely on the ground. He seldom took time to go to a stampede or a dance because he had a goal that required his work to reach some ranch-related agenda. The exception to that would be how proud he was to see his grandsons, Walker and Houston team rope together. It was important for him to see his grandchildren finish high school, and he encouraged them to train for their career interests.
Michael and his family took over Ost Cattle Company as Oliver’s diabetes limited his later life. Oliver and Carol moved to Medicine Hat and Carol was able to provide his medical care at their home until recently. Karla supported her parents’ health on a daily basis as friends and family phoned or paid them a visit.
A genuine thank you goes to the medical professionals from southern Alberta including the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, ambulance drivers who transported Oliver to hospital emergency, Home Care which aided him staying in their home for so long, and Haven East where he was welcomed in this final stage of his life… in what loving arms you held Oliver.
We will miss your strength and wisdom, Oliver Ost!
A Come & Go Celebration of Oliver’s life will be held in the Reflections Reception Facility, Milestone Room (north entrance), 937 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, October 14, 2024, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral
Chapel Crematorium &
Reception Facility
901 – 13th Street S.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4
Phone 403-527-6455
www.cooksouthland.com
“Locally owned & directed”
Oliver was a true friend and neighbor, My condolences Carol and the Ost family
Our sincere condolences to the entire Ost family!
Oliver was one of a kind and always treated us well during our brief period as neighbours.
Treasure all your beautiful memories❤️
Our condolences to all of Oliver’s family ! We have many good memories from years of friendship with Oliver and all of the Ost family!
We were saddened to read of Oliver’s passing. For the 10 years that we were neighbours, he really was a good neighbour- from clearing snow from our lane without being asked, and helping haul calves to town – and never wanting anything for it. He would also give good advice. I recall him driving by one nice evening while we were out for a stroll – he stopped and said “the only time you should be walking is if there’s a horse underneath you”. We all had a bit of a chuckle then, and I’m not sure why I still remember that but I guess it is just one of those moments. To the Ost family, our sincerest condolences.
Steve and Karen Schmaltz