Funeral services for Christian Allen Osburn, 24, Lawrence, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 10, 2013, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Osburn died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Wed. Sept. 4, 2013, in Windsor, MO. His cousin, Bonnie Mae Osburn, 22, also was killed.
Christian was born March 27, 1989, in Lawrence, the son of Bobby Osburn and Kasey Johnson Osburn Harris. He graduated from Lawrence High School, and took some college classes.
In his free time he enjoyed camping and fishing with his girlfriend Kaylynn, and spending time with friends. He also enjoyed being an uncle to his five young nieces and three nephews, and spending time with his large extended family.
Survivors include his father Bobby Osburn and wife Della, Lawrence; his mother Kasey Harris and husband Ted, McLouth; three brothers, Justin Osburn, Orion Osburn, and Jared Osburn, all of Lawrence; a maternal grandmother, Ruby Jones, Orland,CA.; one step brother, James Elkins, Lawrence; and one step sister, Amanda Elkins, Topeka.
Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6 – 7:30 pm.
Memorials are suggested to the Christian Osburn Memorial Fund, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
Della,Bobby, James, and Amanda….so sorry for your loss. he was so young….but now you all have a beautiful angel watching over you. Love ya all….Denise Harris
Eric, Angie, Ruby and families,
So very, very sorry for your loss. We are very aware of the pain you are feeling for this horrible loss. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
Sadly,
Garth and Judy
Kasey, I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, you are all in my prayers. Gail Hepner-Lockwood
To the many lives that Chriatian has touched with words, time, touch, events, and gifts, whether through a smile, hug, or tear, may his love for others continue to be present for all to enjoy. May his spirit forever remind you of how to live; loving others with time, touch, words, gifts, and acts of compassion.
With all the love of Christ,
Rob Macy
North Carolina
FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED CHRISTIAN:
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Mary Elizabeth Frye
My deepest sorrows go to the family, it is always hard to loose a loved one. Always remember our loved ones will always be watching over us, as long as the memories you have of him are still in your minds and in your hearts they are really never lost.
My most heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Such a tragic and early demise to be understood in this life! May GOD give you all a small token to comfort you and see you through this time, and the days to come.
Hello Sunshine, How much I am missing you, and angry and aggrieved that you were taken so soon…where where will there ever be such blue eyes and blond hair, that joie de vivre that accompanied you in every room you entered….It is unique to you…only you, such a beautiful soul who made me laugh and inspired words of wisdom at your young age. So now the winds have taken you into another time and being..surely you are yet here in some way yet…my imagination that you have never gone. That is surely good enough always. Love you, love you to infinity and beyond Buzz Lightyear!!!Love Myracle Martynowicz and Family Always