Alta P Vestry

24-year resident of Palmer, Alaska passed away Saturday, September 7 at Sunrise Manor Assisted Living home.

She moved to Alaska in 1995 to be near son and daughter-in-law in order to better care for her disabled husband. Alta was born July 13, 1922 in Hardin, KY to Harvey and Mary Brown. She was the last remaining sibling of 8 brothers and sisters. After graduation from Hardin High School in 1940 she moved to Detroit, Michigan with a sister and brother in order to find work. During WW II she worked in a defense plant. She met and married Robert (Bob) Vostry after his return from military service in Europe in 1945. They settled in the Clio / Mt. Morris, Michigan area in 1954. Alta was a member of Mt. Morris United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris, Michigan. She retired from Citizens/First Merit Bank after 20 year. In Alaska she enjoyed hosting friends and family visiting from the lower 48. A well-worn and underlined Bible is testament to her desire to know God’s will in her life. Growing up in Western Kentucky during the depression helped shape the character of a woman who was strong of heart and mind. She carried that strength throughout her life. She was willing to step aside but never allowed her family or friends be stepped upon.

Alta is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Mel and Jackie Vostry, nieces and nephews Wayne Hatchett, Charles Brown, June Norwood, Elwood Brown, Teresa Upton, David Brown, Douglas Brown.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, their infant son, and her seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16 at 2:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Mt. Morris, Michigan. Visitation from 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations should be made to Disabled American Veterans. HelpDAV.org

7 at Sunrise Manor Assisted Living home.

She moved to Alaska in 1995 to be near son and daughter-in-law in order to better care for her disabled husband. Alta was born July 13, 1922 in Hardin, KY to Harvey and Mary Brown. She was the last remaining sibling of 8 brothers and sisters. After graduation from Hardin High School in 1940 she moved to Detroit, Michigan with a sister and brother in order to find work. During WW II she worked in a defense plant. She met and married Robert (Bob) Vostry after his return from military service in Europe in 1945. They settled in the Clio / Mt. Morris, Michigan area in 1954. Alta was a member of Mt. Morris United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris, Michigan. She retired from Citizens/First Merit Bank after 20 year. In Alaska she enjoyed hosting friends and family visiting from the lower 48. A well-worn and underlined Bible is testament to her desire to know God’s will in her life. Growing up in Western Kentucky during the depression helped shape the character of a woman who was strong of heart and mind. She carried that strength throughout her life. She was willing to step aside but never allowed her family or friends be stepped upon.

Alta is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Mel and Jackie Vostry, nieces and nephews Wayne Hatchett, Charles Brown, June Norwood, Elwood Brown, Teresa Upton, David Brown, Douglas Brown.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, their infant son, and her seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 16 at 2:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Mt. Morris, Michigan. Visitation from 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations should be made to Disabled American Veterans. HelpDAV.org