OSBORNE, Johnathan

Osborne, Johnathan Johnathan Osborne. November 20, 1929 - December 17, 2003. Loving husband of Marjorie Osborne for the past 57 years and father to four daughters: Roma & Marty Hagan, Sandy & Rich Glover, Pat & John Rosendall, Lee & Brad Heard, grandfather to 12 grandchildren, 111/2 great grandchildren and two brothers, Tommy and Jim Osborne. Anxious to serve his country, he joined the Merchant Marines at an early age and went to France. Then he joined the Army and chose to be a paratrooper serving with the 11th Airborne Division. He moved his family from Covington, KY to Phoenix in 1964. Nine years later he and his wife moved to the historic Vulture Gold Mine to become managers. They were the only 2 residents the majority of their 32 years living there. Besides being proud of his family and time serving in the military, he was proud of becoming a Kentucky Colonel in 1984. As a historian of The Vulture Gold Mine, he was quoted and written about in many publications including Arizona Highways, the Arizona Republic, numerous local and national news programs and was Co-author of the book "The Vulture". He is preceded in death by his mother, Lila Osborne; father, Sylus Osborne; sister, Vivian Osborne and grandson, Jason Hagan. All who knew him are invited to a memorial/celebration of his life starting at 11:00 am at The Vulture Gold Mine, December 27, 2003. Published in the Arizona Republic on 12/20/2003.