More detail on this person: Eugene L.
Osmondson, Col. USMC, (Ret), Ed. D
Eugene, the son of Truman and Irene (Halverson)
Osmondson, was born at the family farm in Wilkin
County, Minnesota on September 8, 1932. He lived.
He died on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Carpenter's
Creek, Pensacola, FL.
An American patriot, he served his country as an
infantry rifleman in Korea in 1951-52, and as a
helicopter rescue and transportation pilot in
Vietnam in 1967-88. He was awarded the Purple
Heart in Vietnam and was a 100% disabled
American Veteran.
During his adult life he was involved with many
community organizations, serving as a volunteer
and a leader. For his dedicated efforts, he
received many awards attesting to his leadership
and his work with the organizations.
When asked to summarize his life's work he
remarked, "If in this comedy and tragedy of life,
I have played my part well, applaud me and send
me on my way. If I have failed in my performance,
stand away from the stage and let me pass."
In his immediate family, he is survived by his
wife, Betty S. Osmondson; one daughter, Gina
Osmondson; two step daughters, Donnie Sorrell
and Terri Bailey, and grandson, Justin Sorrell.
His son, Scott Osmondson, is deceased. Other
family members include his brother and
sister-in-law, Beryl and Audrey Osmondson; his
half sister, Yvonne Miller, and numerous cousins,
nieces and nephews.
At his request, he was cremated, with his ashes to
be placed at Barrancas National Cemetery,
Pensacola, FL.
The funeral procession will leave Pensacola
Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 7433 Pine Forest
Road, Pensacola, FL at 12:00 noon for a 12:30
p.m., Friday, June 15, 2012 graveside service at
Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
In lieu of flowers, Col. Osmondson asked that
donations be made to the American Legion Post
78, 6025 Spikes Way, Milton, FL 32583 or to a
veteran's organization of your choice in your
community.
For God and Country
Published in Pensacola News Journal from May 27
to June 10, 2012
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