Carson-Van Osten-Obituary

Carson G. Van Osten

Los Angeles, California

1945 - 2015

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September 24, 1945 - November 22, 2015 Carson Van Osten passed away on Dec. 22nd, at home in Thousand Oaks, after a brief illness. Carson was born in Philadelphia to Helen and Philip Van Osten. He attended The Philadelphia University of The Arts. He was a member of the band Woody's Truck Stop...

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Carson , well he was firstly a warm and friendly person and a great listener . He had a folksy way about him that I admired a terrific laugh also ! He was a Great artist and Leader he would gently spread his guidance and creativity amongst the staff at Disney creative resources . I Think Walt Disney himself would´ve liked Carson , they shared a lot of similar interests . Carson´s support in my life helped in many ways and helped form my creative and Artistic Future . I will always be thankful...

As a kid growing up in Atlantic City, New Jersey, I was an avid follower of Woody's Truck Stop and Nazz. Carson was a huge part of those bands and figured in my eventual career path as a professional musician and also my career as a guitar designer. I lost touch with Carson after moving to LA in the late 80's and had no idea that I was mere miles from him when he was in Thousand Oaks. I will dearly miss him. Peace to his family and friends.

My thanks and memories of Carson go back many decades to when my friend and business partner Terry Shakespeare where interviewed by him . We immediately hit it off , and could see his wheels turning in his head on how we could all work together at Disney . Carson's belief in what we did and could do , did much to encourage us to to keep dreaming and creating and to ultimately form our own company . Thank you Carson for being a Boss , Friend , and Inspiration to us ! David Molina and...

Dear Jeri-
I am just now reading about this and very sad to hear of Carson's passing...Condolences to you and your family. He was a great and humble guy. You were both so welcoming in Paris. With Love.
-Rusty

Dear Jeri....Words are so anemic at these times...I am so sorry for lost....please know that my door is always open....
Tony Guarino
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617.276.2891

Holding you and your family in my heart during this time of grief and change, Jeri. With love and blessings, Donna Lynn

Peace and blessings

Jeri and family - Sending you lots of love, hugs and empathy from one of your devoted yoga students!