Robert Bruce Osborn

Colonel Robert Bruce Osborn (Ret.), PhD "Old Soldiers Never Die, they just fade Away." Douglas MacArthur Robert Bruce Osborn's life was marked with determination, courage, optimism and enthusiasm for everything he touched. He approached cancer as he had life as just another battle along the way. On May 10, 2009 Bob simply faded away to join his Lord and so many fellow soldiers who have gone before. Bob was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts and had a distinguished military career in the Armored Cavalry, including two tours in Vietnam, the post of Military Attaché to London, serving his Country for thirty years. His many decorations included the Legion of Merit twice, three Bronze Stars with V for valor, and a Purple Heart. Upon retirement he moved to Austin and obtained a PhD in History at the University of Texas and ended his career working side by side with his wife, Althea, and Gary Keller at the founding of Keller Williams Realty. Bob is survived by his loving wife of fifty years Althea Evelyn Osborn. Althea fought by his side during his three year battle with cancer, providing unwavering strength, support and love. He is also survived by his three children; Ann, Richard, and David, his brother Jerry and his seven grandchildren, Cheris, Cheaven, Rachel, Andrew, Camilla, Nadia and Isabella. Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia. Bob was a husband first, a father second and a soldier through it all, he was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Merrill Kies and the Staff of M.D. Anderson, and Dr. Richard Helmer of the Southwest Regional Cancer Center for their encouragement and support during Bob's three year fight. The family would especially like to thank Heather Hamilton for her care and love in his final days, along with Hospice Austin for their unwavering dedication to his comfort. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home's north Lamar location. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel on Wednesday, May 13th with burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Bruce Osborn, David Robert Osborn, Andrew Alexander Osborn, Bo Blackburn, Boone Almanza, Tom Lamphere, Joseph Harker, Philippe De Backer and Alston Boyd. Honorary pallbearers are Patrick Murphy, Magnus Malan, Stephen Wilcox, Søren Haslund-Christensen, Bunny Azis, Ken Hardy and Jerry Osborn. Memorial Donations in lieu of Flowers to: The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcombe Blvd. – Unit 541 Houston, TX 77030 Phone: (713) 792-3450, or 1-800-525-5841 E-Mail: [email protected], or [email protected] KW Cares in support of those suffering with cancer 807 Las Cimas Parkway - Suite 200 Austin TX 78746