Gysbert Oostlander

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Celebrating the life of
Gysbert  OostlanderAugust 17, 1941 - September 07, 2012

Gysbert Bert Oostlander, age 71, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at Candler Hospital following a short illness.

He was born on August 17, 1941 in Rotterdam, Holland to the late Gerrit and Johanna Oostlander. His family immigrated to the United States in February 1958, settling in Detroit, Michigan. He moved to Savannah in 1974, where he lived for the remainder of his life.

He served in the United States Army as a draftsman for the Comptroller's office after graduating from high school in 1959. He had the privilege of serving on the Honor Guard for the funeral of John F. Kennedy in 1963. He completed his obligation to the U.S. Army, became a U.S. Citizen and was honorably discharged December 14, 1963.

He was a very successful businessman, who owned several motels and restaurants in his early career. But his true passion had always been racing and showing pigeons. In 1989, he and his wife opened Global Pigeon Supplies, which still remains in business today. He is very well respected in the pigeon world. He was active in many pigeon club associations and was a certified judge of pigeons. He has had many newspaper articles written on his dedication, passion and knowledge of pigeons.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, grandson, Christopher Oostlander and brother, Frank Oostlander.

Surviving are his wife Wendy Oostlander of Savannah, GA., his daughter and son-in-law Julie and Glenn Evans of Savannah, GA., his son and daughter-in-law Bobby and Tammy Oostlander of Ellabell, GA., his daughter Jackie Akins of Savannah, GA., his daughter and son-in-law Tanya and Mark Green of Seattle, WA. Grandchildren: Jeremy and wife, Karen Gillespie, Brandon Oostlander, Amber Oostlander, Shawn Evans, Johnathan Akins, Isabella Green and Miles Green. Along with three great grandchildren, Connor, Chloe, and Dale, a brother, Jerry Oostlander of Savannah, GA., and a sister, Grace Stribling of Detroit, MI., along with many nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation to celebrate the life of Bert Oostlander will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, 4605 Highway 80 East, Savannah, GA 31410 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Remembrances: In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Humane Society Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406, 912-354-9515 in honor of Bert Oostlander.

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Bobby and Brandon we want to express to you our most heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

- Boaen Mechanical- Shawn Boaen, Savannah, GA

Julie, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. when it hurts to look back and you are scared to go forward, look beside you and you best friend will be there.

- James & JoAnn Armstrong, Bloomingdale, GA

I,will miss our talks your jokes,your laugh. Rest in peace my brother! You will be missed! Love Linda

- Linda Mixson, Ocoee, FL

Thanks Bert for all of the great pigeon advice the years. Rest in peace and may your soul soar with the pigeons.

- Nick Redfern, Brownsboro, AL

You will be missed and always in our hearts I love you uncle Bert. R.I.P

- Bryan w Mixson Jr, ocoee, FL

Bert, your friendship,advice, and kindness toward my family will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my Friend. Wendy, you are in our prayres, we wish you and your family peace. How lucky we were to have such a wonderful man as a mentor and friend.

- Rob & Bev Schaeffer, Black Hawk, SD