Contributions to the tribute of George Ward VanOstrand

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Malcolm Hines posted a condolence

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Jan, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just found out George has died and I didn't know what to say I tried to write a memorial then I couldn't for several days It seems these days only poetry helps when I need to express my soul So maybe it's befitting that I write George a poem Thank you George for letting me express musically, my sensitive self Thank you forever for showing me the way to love the written word Thank you George for introducing me to excellence in art and commitment and beauty Thank you for always complimenting whenever you wrote me Thank you for teaching me to reach for inner truth Thank you for revealing the life in the musical note Thank you for teaching me patience, that excellence awaits Thank you for extra time to create something great Thank you for coming to my house and bringing red wine and beautiful flowers Our room moved when you did that Beauty came around I will miss you George I will miss your approving smile I will treasure your pottery forever in my home I will see you in a while With love, Malcolm Hines your student

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Ed Steer posted a condolence

Monday, October 8, 2018

Dear Jan and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. VanOstrand's passing. He was a consummate teacher that gave me meaning to what emotional expression in music really could be. As a genuine and honest pedagogue, he never sacrificed his ideals but instead offered reflective techniques that opened the way for my own musical growth. His teachings prodded the "why" in music and remained as a cornerstone in my career as an educator and performer. Rest in peace, Dr. VanO. Ed Steer UWO 1975-79

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Gordon MacWillie posted a condolence

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Dear Jan It was with surprise and sadness that we learned of the passing of George; we had no idea that he was in anything but robust health. Mireille joins me in expressing our sympathy to you on this sad occasion. George was one of the most emotionally honest persons I have ever known. In the groups in which he and I participated, I saw on many occasions how his honesty enabled change and growth in others. He was a good man. Love, Gordon.

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Denise Love posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Dear Jan and family, Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathies on your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

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Jerry and Sharon Summers posted a condolence

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Dear Jan and family, Sharon and I are saddened to hear of George’s passing. As I was his close colleague at Western and in numerous other professional activities, I feel that I have also lost a kindred spirit! We shared many fine musical moments over the years. As well, George was generally regarded as the ‘gold standard’ of our woodwind teaching faculty. I certainly learned a great deal from him as a superb pedagogue and musician, and as a warm colleague and friend! We will miss him very much.

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Debra and Chris Anckaert posted a condolence

Friday, September 28, 2018

Dear Jan and family. Deepest sympathy Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Deb and Chris Anckaert

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Jane Devereux donated to LONDON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Friday, September 28, 2018

In loving memory of George. I enjoyed our visits while on vacation or visiting my home in Arizona.

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Robin VanOstrand lit a candle

Friday, September 28, 2018

Dear Dad, You will be sadly missed. You were loved by so many family and friends. You were a wonderful father. Kind and caring and taught me so much. You will be forever missed Love you daughter Robin

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Friday, September 28, 2018

George Ward VanOstrand

1932 - 2018

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