Sarah was a graduate of Lincoln Christian School where she was active in multiple sports and extra-curricular activities. After attending Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa for a year, Sarah decided to pursue Biblical Counseling. She was an active part of her church. Sarah had a deep love for Jesus and for His Word, as well as a passion for people to understand His love for them. Sarah loved people well, which resulted in her having a rich community of friends she considered family. She will be missed by all who knew her, but her impact will remain in our hearts forever.
Sarah is survived by her parents, Perry and Lisa Van Ostrand (Lincoln, NE), siblings Dana (Amber) Van Ostrand, Ryan (Haley) Van Ostrand Taylor (Emilien Meray) Van Ostrand, niece Ophelia Van Ostrand, grandparents Gary and Jean Sasse and many extended family and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents Dr. Roger Massie, Robert Van Ostrand and Leone Burcham.
Viewing will be held from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025, at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St. Lincoln, NE.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE.
A private family interment will take place.
Live-Stream option of the service will be available at www.lincolnberean.org/funerallive
Memorials may be directed to Crossroads Church 4401 N. 40th St Lincoln, NE 68521 or online at bit.ly/vanostrand.