Obituary - Oliver Ost
Oliver Ost
1942 - 2024
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 familyâs 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 all of 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 Oliverâs 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 parentsâ 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 Oliverâs 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.
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Mobile Lab Girls:
Oct 02, 2024 at 09:10 AM
Hey Carol. We saw this obituary for Oliver and wanted to reach out and say how sorry we are for your loss. We all thought the world of you both and we always enjoyed seeing Oliver and yourself. Please know we are all thinking of you in this difficult time.
Brendan/Wendy Harty:
Oct 02, 2024 at 08:48 PM
Sincere condolences from all our family on your loss of Oliver. So sorry we didn't know about your loss and I guess we showed up and made you late for your arrangements unintended but so glad we were able to visit with you after a coffee and let you know we will never forget Oliver and your kindness and hospitality despite your grief. He was a backbone and hero to our family and Wendy and myself. MAY HE RIP. In our thoughts and prayers to your family at this sad time as well. Carol you always did the BEST in caring and it was the best you did always. The Harty's.
Claire Lapalme:
Oct 03, 2024 at 05:37 PM
Dear Carol and family, I am so sorry for your lost. On April 1976, you welcomed us to your place. Gilles my husband was working with Ollie. Good working man! I will always remember those happy days we spent with you! I know how you feel as I have lost my beloved husband Gilles last April . You are in my prayers! My deepest condolences to you Carol, Karla and Michael and the family
Kelly:
Oct 03, 2024 at 05:47 PM
Carol
Oh the stories I have about Oliver. The time he was babysitting me at his house and I wanted to come home so he had to crawl through the kitchen window to get into the house. The times Miranda and I would sell you both chocolate covered almonds from school. Oliver asking if you had bought any, we would lie and say no, so he bought some more. The time the cows got into Mom's garden and she phoned him to come get the cows. They never got into her garden again. The time I decided to get into the sheep business, much to his dismay being a cattle rancher, but went and picked up my starter sheep anyways. I thanked him by putting a bumper sticker on his truck that said " Eat Canadian lamb! 10,000 coyotes can't be wrong" We will have these good memories always and I hope he is riding his favorite horse right now and not playing cards with my mom!
Gilbert and Laura Weiss:
Oct 04, 2024 at 09:50 AM
Sorry for your loss. Oliver was a great hard working man. Ranching definitely was what he was great at. Condolences to the whole
Roxann and Manuel:
Oct 04, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Carol and Family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers đ are with you all...
Lorraine Teel:
Oct 04, 2024 at 12:21 PM
My most sincere sympathies in the loss of Oliver
Crystal (Hayes) Yuszko & Leah (Hayes) Heppler:
Oct 04, 2024 at 04:37 PM
Dear Carol, Leah & I send our sincere sympathy to you & your Family. I have fond memories of you and your parents. Our folks, Tom and Fern always thought the world of you. So sorry for your grief; it sounds like you and Oliver had a wonderful life together. Hugs, Crystal
Raeann:
Oct 04, 2024 at 04:54 PM
Carol, Linda and family
Sincere condolences on Oliver's passing.
Myrna Lynn:
Oct 04, 2024 at 05:55 PM
Dear Carol
We are so sorry to hear about your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time.
From Marlene, Myrna& Mardel(the Kress sisters)
Shannon Hansen:
Oct 05, 2024 at 09:50 AM
Hi Carol, just heard about the loss of your husband. I am very sorry for you and your family. It always leaves such a large void. I will keep you in my prayers as you learn to navigate your ânew normalâ
Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gordon Meyers:
Oct 05, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Carol and family my condolences to you on hearing of Oliver's passing.
Orville and Mavis Myrvang:
Oct 05, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Our most sincere condolences to you and your family! I was privileged to meet Oliver and found him to be a genuine cowboy cherished by all! God be with you and all your family at this time of sorrow while Oliver roams the heavens on his favourite horse!
Bob Ruckman:
Oct 06, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Carol, Karla, Mike and families,
My sincere condolences for your loss of a champion Rancher.
RIP Oliver
Dr. Bob Ruckman
Brenda Fischer:
Oct 07, 2024 at 05:06 PM
Dear Carol and family:
So sorry to hear about Oliver's passing. My condolences to all of you. His love of the land, its way of life and of his children shone through in any contact I had with him.
Teresa Gaetz:
Oct 07, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Our sincerest of condolences to the entire Ost Family for their loss. Oliver was one of a kind and a true family man and gentleman. Prayers with you all during this difficult time. Love and Prayers the Gaetz and Waldbauer Families
Linda Crowther:
Oct 08, 2024 at 02:49 PM
Dear Carol, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of Oliver. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this timeâ¤ď¸
Patricia Dewald:
Oct 09, 2024 at 01:33 PM
Sincere Condolences to Carol and Family
Paul & Janet Bidaux:
Oct 11, 2024 at 03:50 PM
Dear Walker & Layne -- so sorry for you loss. Big hugs to you. Our deepest sympathy
Bill & Lona Kenzie:
Oct 12, 2024 at 07:45 PM
To Carol and Family;
We mourn with you the loss of a wonderful man and a great friend. Oliver was the ideal of a true old school Western man - we have always admired his toughness and strength, his powerful sense of right and wrong and his âCowboy Wisdom.â
He was one of my first friends when I came to Medicine Hat many years ago and has remained a best friend throughout all those years. His dry wit and fascinating stories of âcowboyingâ would keep us in tears of laughter and our kids in wide-eyed wonder!
His passing leaves a hole in our world that can never be filled - they donât make âem like that anymore!
Carol you were the love of his life; thank you for being his caring Angel these past few difficult years. We love you- the thoughts and prayers of the Kenzie family are with you.
Anne Lehr:
Oct 12, 2024 at 07:57 PM
Dear Carol and family
We are so sorry to hear of Oliverâs passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you!
Ken and Anne Lehr
Karen & Don Barabe:
Oct 14, 2024 at 04:04 PM
Our deepest condolences to you, Carol, Karla, Michael & your family. You are in our thoughts & prayers