Beatrice Eleanor Osborn

1916 - 2017

Beatrice Eleanor Osborn obituary, 1916-2017, Columbia, SC

BORN

1916

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St

Columbia, South Carolina

Beatrice Osborn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 20, 2017.

COLUMBIA - Beatrice “Aunt Bobbi” Eleanor Durham Osborn, 100, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017 in Columbia.



Born in Takely, Essex, England in 1916, she served as a Voluntary Aid Detachment nursing member in the British Red Cross Society during World War II where she met Geoffrey Alan Osborn while he was convalescing from injuries suffered as a bomber pilot, Royal Air Force. They married in November 1944. After the war they lived in then Rhodesia, Zimbabwe, Germany, England, Bermuda, and Columbia. Bobbi sold fine china in Trimmingham’s, Hamilton, Bermuda, and painted and sold watercolors of Bermuda scenes for many years.



Preceded in death by her husband Geoff, she is survived by daughter, Wendy Hollger (Mark) of Columbia; son, Michael Osborn (Debbie) of Fittleworth, West Sussex, England; brother-in-law, Jack Osborn of Lumberton N.J.; and many nieces and nephews. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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April 8, 2017

Marion Crick

Dear Michael, Debbie, Wendy and family. I have such fond memories of working with Ozzie at Smith's. We had great times, filled with laughter. I know she will be greatly missed by all. Much love Marion. Bev, Andrew and Donna.

March 24, 2017

Joanna Lange

March 22, 2017

Happy memories of our friendship for many years in Bermuda together with Geoff and my late husband, Owen. Sincere sympathy to all the family. Pam Darrell

March 21, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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