George S. Osborne, Jr.

Mr. George Samuel Osborne, Jr., 83, of Inman, entered eternal rest at 2:45 p.m., Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 peacefully while in the company of family members at Memorial Home, Moundridge, Kansas.

George Samuel Osborne, Jr., the son of George Samuel and Ethel May (Bridgens) Osborne, was born on July 5, 1926, at his parents farm in Lone Tree Township in McPherson County, Kansas. George was the youngest of five children born to this union, three sons and two daughters: Dwight, Erma, Marion, Mary and George Jr. George attended the Centennial Grade School and McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas. During his senior year in 1944, George enlisted in the United States Army where he served with the 25th Infantry Division as a Private First Class during W.W.II. He spent time in the Philippines and Japan. He received the Meritorious Unit Award GO 19 25th Inf. Div., the Philippines Liberation Ribbon w/Brz Star; the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal; W.W. II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. George received his High School diploma, during an honorary ceremony, from McPherson High School in 2001.

George was united in marriage to Annabelle M. Williams Powers on June 11, 1977, at the Free Methodist Church, McPherson, Kansas. The couple established their first home together in McPherson and later moved to rural Inman, Kansas.

George worked for the Certainteed Corporation as a machinist for several years and was a independent Truck Driver and Farmer through the years. He was also a former member of the Free Methodist Church in Winona Lake, Indiana and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 of McPherson.

George was a Christian, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. His wise counsel, gentle but firm guidance, and gracous smile will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was very proud of Annabelle’s girls and always wanted the best for them and treated them as his own. He was espeically fond of his grandchildren and always looked forward to their visits and times they shared together. George enjoyed driving across America during his trucking years and his time out-of-doors during his farming years. George liked to spend time with Annabelle and reading.

Mr. George S. Osborne, Jr., 83, of Inman, entered eternal rest at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2010, while in the company of family members, at Memorial Home, Moundridge, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Dwight and Marion Osborne, and his sisters, Erma Herrold and Mary Fitzhugh.

Surviving family members include his loving and devoted wife of over thirty-two years, Annabelle M. Osborne of the home, Inman, Kansas; his daughters Christine Lauderback of Walkerton, Indiana, Rebecca Wiand and her husband Jay of South Bend, Indiana, Debbie Powers of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jacqueline Powers Whitchurch of Louisville, Kentucky and Ellen Powers Farkas of South Bend, Indiana; step-daughter Betty DeLaCruz of Pierceton, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Joshua Wiand, Rhonda McGhee, Brianne Wiand, Ian Wiand, Tyler Whitchurch, Haley Whitchurch and Alivia Farkas; two step-grandsons Kenny Sheppard and Nathan DeLaCruz; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Friends are invited to call on Friday, January 29, 2010 from noon until service time at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.

Funeral service will be held at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29th, with Pastor Tom Griffith officiating. Special music “Just As I Am”, “On Eagles Wings”, and “Amazing Grace” will be played.

The final resting place will be at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas with military honors presented by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 2715 and American Legion Post 24, both of McPherson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assocation or the Juvenile Diabietes Research Foundation in memory of George. They may be sent in care of the Glidden - Edgier Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Posted by rhonda mcghee on 09 February, 2010
My grandpa was very special to me. When I went to visit, he would always take me for blueberry pancakes! When I was eight, he made me my own tire swing at the farm. When they would come to town, I always went to dinner with them. That was my special time with my grandparents. I will miss him very much. He was a very sweet grandpa

Posted by Betty Delacruz on 27 January, 2010
My sons, Kenneth Shepherd, Nathan Delacruz and myself were terribly upset to hear of the death of my Dad. He raised me from the time I was 10 years old and my son Kenneth also lived with him and my mother, Dorothy Mae Osborne. They were married 12/31/1963. She passed away 9/7/1975 after 13 years of marriage. Life changes due to unforeseen circumstances but George was and always will be MY DAD. I will always remember the good times and things he has done for me and my brother, Donal Weber, who also preceeded him in death on 2/15/2000. He was the only Dad we ever had and I thank God for him. I wish with all my heart I could have said good-bye in person but I know Dad is looking down at me right now and he understands. Our condolences.
Betty Delacruz

Posted by Terri Turner Crampton on 26 January, 2010
Debbie: Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this difficult time.

Posted by Tammy Wilder on 25 January, 2010
Ellen and Family
May God be with you in your time of need. Will be praying for you. Tammy

Posted by Deb Sparks on 25 January, 2010
Ellen & family - -

I am so sorry for your loss.
God Speed.

Posted by Debbie on 25 January, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by Donna Hammer on 25 January, 2010
Jacqueline,
I am so sorry to hear about your step-dad. He is in a better place with the Lord.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David & Donna Hammer

Posted by Kimberly on 25 January, 2010
Jacqueline and Family:
I'm thinking of you all in your time of sorrow. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Kimberly

Posted by Audrey Wadsworth on 25 January, 2010
Jacqueline and Family,
May your memories of George be a comfort in this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Audrey