Marilyn Joyce Oaster

Marilyn Joyce Oaster, lifelong resident of Hastings, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at the age of 92.  Marilyn was born on February 5, 1932, to Peter and Martha (Barcroft) Martin.

She was a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School.  She married Roland Oaster on September 12, 1952. Together, they embarked on a journey of love and companionship that would span 62 years until Roland's passing in 2015.

Marilyn worked at the Coleman Insurance Agency. She was an active and faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, where she served both as a deacon and an elder. She was also active in the Women's Association. Marilyn was also a member of the Hastings Women's Club and volunteered at the Pennock Gift Shop. Alongside her husband, she was a long-time member of the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club, where they shared many joyful evenings with friends.

Marilyn was an accomplished seamstress, knitter, and quilter, often fashioning clothing for her family and crafting dolls and quilts that were infused with love for family and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roland Oaster, and her brother-in-law, Byron Hesterly.

She is survived by sister, Betty Hesterly of Freeport, Michigan; her daughters, Debra (Tom) Cleveland of Plains, MT, and Valerie (Jim) Christensen of Seville, OH; grandchildren, Stacey (John) Baker, Martin Christensen, Tadd (Katt) Christensen, Brady (Chelsea) Christensen, and Tara (Pat) Coughlin; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association (https://www.apdaparkinson.org/1907d3l/) P.O. Box 61420
Staten Island, NY 10306 or the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, (https://www.firstchurchhastings.org/give), 405 M-37, Hastings, MI 49058.

A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.