Kathleen "Kathy" Thurgood Ostler

Kathleen “Kathy” Thurgood Ostler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on October 18, 1947, in Ogden, Utah, to David Howard and Reta Luella Bingham Thurgood.

Kathy spent her childhood in Syracuse and Clearfield, Utah, where she grew up with lots of friends, cousins and her three sisters, whom she loved so deeply, Deanna (Edward), Dauna (Mike), and Debi (Rich). Her family life was filled with love and happy memories, which included helping run her family store and car wash. Kathy continued making memories with her sisters with lots of family gatherings, SkipBo games and trips to Arizona to be together.

She met the love of her life Roger Ostler, on a ski trip to Sun Valley, ID, although they didn’t know each other on the bus ride up, they skied together all weekend and became inseparable. On September 15, 1967, they were sealed together for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They built a loving home and a beautiful family. They were unified in service and love and did everything together. 

Kathy is lovingly remembered by her six children and their spouses, Jodi (Doug), Rustin (Jana), Jami (Josh), Jill (Adam), Jansi (Jake), and Ryan (Shelbie); as well as a daughter by choice, Melanie (Reno). She was a proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren all of whom adored her and will continue to honor her legacy of love. 

She created meaningful traditions and holidays that brought everyone together. Halloween costume parties, red and white Valentine’s dinner, birthday breakfast in bed, General Conference bingo, family Sunday dinners, and many more. She was always there to feed you, chauffeur grandkids and neighbors, help with house projects, and wash dishes. She was always the last one to sit down to eat and last to go to bed. Everyone else's needs were always put above her own. 

She helped Roger run their small grocery store which is what brought them to North Ogden 46 years ago. She worked at I.R.S. for 34 years, Nordstrom, InterMountain Healthcare and Acosta where she made many dear friends and meaningful relationships. Her hard work and the many hours spent were to provide the best life possible for her family. 

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kathy’s life was a testament to her faith. She served in many callings throughout her lifetime including a service mission in Ogden with Roger. She loved the gospel and exemplified Christlike charity in her interactions with everyone she met. She devoted her life to the Lord. 

Kathy will be remembered for her faith, kindness, compassion, and unwavering love. Her happiest moments were spent surrounded by her family, filling her home with warmth and joy. Her genuine concern for others and her quiet, selfless service left a profound impact on the lives she touched. She just wanted everyone to be happier, safer, more comfortable and constantly full. 

Kathy’s final reminder to her family was to be HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY. 

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Ben Lomond 5th Ward Chapel, 3350 North1050 East, North Ogden. Friends may visit with family on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 N. Washington Blvd. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden. 

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