Obituary

William Thomas Osborn, 82

William Thomas Osborn, age 82, departed this life May 5, 1999, at Lamar.

He was born January 17, 1917, at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, the fourth child of Mary Marie (Vejvoda) Osborn and James Oliver Osborn.

He moved to Colorado at the age of seven in a wagon where he settled at Sheridan Lake.

Bill married Marjorie Vee Root on September 28, 1941 at Tribune, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife Marjorie of the home; six children, Bob Osborn of York, Nebraska, Mary (Les) Guthrie of Pritchett, Doris (Dwight) Bennett of Ft. Lupton, Dixie (Mike) Keksi of Reno, Nevada, Leslie (Terry) Jones of Scott City, Kansas and Kathy (Eddie) Sims of Tribune. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Frank (Hazel) Osborn of Eads, and Richard Osborn and Mamie of Lamar; three sisters, Helen (Buck) Harris of Sheridan Lake, Mary (Joe) Marble of Chivington and Edna (Ted) DeLong of Eads, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and a host of friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and James Osborn; three brothers, Jim, Ed and George Osborn; three sisters, Minnie Hawley, Bea Prosser and Elsie Venturi. One granddaughter, Joyce Bennett, also precedes Bill in death.

As Bill grew up, he went to school at Sheridan Lake. In 1942, Bill went to the Army and served his country in World War II. He was discharged from the service in 1945, settling in Kiowa County. In 1933, Bill and Marge moved to Lamar, where he lived until his death. He belonged to the Lions Club and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4021.

Grave side services for Bill Osborn were held at 2:00 p.m. at the Towner Cemetery, Monday, May 10, 1999, with Reverend Jack Sanders of the Community Nazarene Church in Lamar officiating.

A favorite song of Bill's, "Lilly of the Valley" was sung to the large gathering of family and friends by three members of Bill's family, Terry Jones and his son and daughter, Chris and Tommy Jones.

Serving as casket bearers were "All of Bill's grandchildren and friends".

At the conclusion of the committal services, the American flag was folded and presented to Bill's wife Marge in recognition of Bill's service to his country.

Prior to the grave side service the family gathered at the Towner community building to share in the family dinner prepared and served by the ladies of the Towner community.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Peacock Family Funeral Home.