Chris A. Osborn

1963 - 2017

Chris A. Osborn, age 54, passed away recently from natural causes at his home in Eugene, Oregon. He was born on February 13, 1963 in Lawrence, Kansas and was the youngest of Joyce and Lynn Osborn's three children. Chris moved with his family to Ellensburg, Washington in 1971 and graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1981. As a child, he enjoyed going to the library, playing in the fields with neighborhood friends, swimming, hiking, fishing, and singing, with his rich bass voice, in the church choir. Chris attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa and graduated in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Several of his patients over the years expressed appreciation for his warmth and attentive spirit during their recovery. Graceland was where he met his loving wife of many years, Linda Dempsey Osborn, with whom he shared a commitment to, and appreciation for, the Community of Christ Church. Linda and Chris' marriage blessed them with a cherished son, Sam, now 24. Chris had a robust sense of humor, an ever-curious mind hungry for knowledge and new information, and a deep love for his family. He is survived by his (former) wife, Linda; his son, Sam; a brother, Jeff; a sister, Paula; two nephews and cousins, and an aunt. Contributions can be made in Chris' name to Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp or Samish Island Campground, (www.campsamish.org & www.mhkc.org.)