David W. Oskin Jr.

David W. Oskin Jr., 45 CEO and Managing Partner of Big Earth Publishing David W. Oskin Jr., 45, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, with his family by his side in Boulder, CO. He was born in Tacoma, WA to David W. Oskin and JoEllen Oskin, who currently reside in New Canaan, CT. He graduated from DePauw University in IN, with a Bachelor of Science degree, and earned a Master's of Business Administration degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Mr. Oskin was an entrepreneur who founded and built Big Earth Publishing, a book and magazine publishing company based in Boulder, CO. Prior to founding Big Earth Publishing, he was Vice President of Marketing and Customer Services for Appleton Coated LLC in Combined Locks, WI. He began his career with Kimberly Clark Corporation in sales & marketing. Mr. Oskin was a resident of Boulder, CO, and previously resided in Neenah, WI, Atlanta, GA and Darien, CT. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed many activities with his family and friends, including lacrosse, skiing, sailing, and fly fishing. Mr. Oskin was very active in community affairs and donated his time and talents to many organizations. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors for Harbor House in Appleton, WI, and was actively involved in Junior Achievement of WI and other organizations that support reading and literacy initiatives. Mr. Oskin and his family demonstrated their commitment to developing global leadership through education by establishing The Oskin Leadership Institute at Widener University in Chester, PA. The mission of the Institute "is to perpetuate the University's long standing tradition of leadership, values, and service by developing and educating students to be strategic leaders and responsible citizens who possess the character, courage, and competencies to effect positive change throughout the world." David was pre-deceased by his brother, Steven Ross Oskin. Survivors: David Oskin will be forever missed by his beloved Rachel Zeman of Boulder, CO; his daughters Ashley, 17, and Allison, 14, and their mother Debra Oskin of Neenah, WI; his loving parents David and JoEllen Oskin of New Canaan, CT; he also leaves behind aunts and uncles Katherine and John Bahr of North Versailles, PA, Judith and Kenneth Frye of Jefferson Hills, PA and Robert and Marybeth Ross of Pleasant Hills, PA; along with many cousins. Burial: Mr. Oskin will be laid to rest next to his brother Steven at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pittsburgh, PA. Viewing will be at Griffith Mortuary, Inc. 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp. in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 4, 2011, 5 to 9 PM Interment Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 10 AM Memorial Service at Jefferson Hills United Methodist Church, 310 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA. 15025 at 11 AM. There will be a Celebration of Life for David in Boulder on April 1, 2011 Details can be obtained by contacting oskinfamily@gmail.com. All are welcome to attend both services in Pittsburgh and Boulder. Condolences may be sent to the attention of The Oskin Family at Griffith Mortuary, 5636 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-2912. In remembrance of David, the family requests that donations be made in his name to The Oskin Leadership Institute at Widener University in Chester, PA; Boulder Community Hospital Foundation in Boulder, CO; or to Harbor House in Appleton, WI. Donations can be made through the Oskin Family or the funeral home.