For Malan's kindergarten class we had to write the story of how Malan got her name. This is something I had planned to do for all the kids at some point, so it was nice to have a deadline to get started on at least one of them. Here is her story.
Malan Ruth Ostler
Malan comes from a family of mountain lovers. Her mom and dad met and dated mostly in the mountains rock climbing. Malan and each of her siblings got their first names from mountain peaks. Malan peak is located in the beautiful Wasatch range in Ogden, Utah. It is not a high peak, but it is a beautiful partial day hike that offers great views along the way and from the top. Malan’s dad proposed to her mom in a boulder field near the base of Malan Peak. Now Malan enjoys learning to rock climb and is a great camper.
Malan’s middle name comes from her great-grandmother Ruth Johnson. Grandma Ruth was cheerful and loving and enjoyed making the world more beautiful. Grandma Ruth died in April 2008 at the age of 95. Malan carries on grandma’s legacy with her beautiful and often present smile, frequent hugs for all, and strong-willed love of life. Malan is our home’s resident “beautifier” making sure our tables are well-set and our house is well-decorated with flowers and art work.
Malan’s last name, Ostler, comes from England where it originated as an occupational surname referring to inn-keepers. We don’t know if the family tradition started way back then, but in recent history the Ostler line is full of gracious hosts who love to make guests comfortable in their homes. Malan is definitely carrying on that tradition by warmly welcoming all who come to visit.
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