In Memoriam: David Osborne

David Osborne, CPO, passed away on August 20, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. On the Sympathy Tree website, his wife, Angie wrote, "David loved everything about life. He loved boating, fishing, golfing, duck hunting, skiing, drinking good wine, and laughing with those he loved. Mostly he just loved being."

The 42-year-old husband and father was born in Tacoma, Washington. He attended the University of Puget Sound, and then graduated from the University of Washington's prosthetic and orthotic program in 1987. He went on to co-own Northwest Prosthetics & Orthotics Associates (NWPO Associates), which was acquired by Hanger Orthopedic Group, Bethesda, Maryland, in 2003. According to Hanger, he was promoted to market leader of the Rocky Mountain market in December 2005. "Under his leadership, numerous Rocky Mountain patient care centers earned the prestigious Hanger Excellence Award for superior clinical care, reliable customer service, and outstanding operating results," Hanger stated. Rick Taylor, president and COO of Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc., called Osborne "a great leader, an excellent businessman, and a good friend who inspired many and will be sorely missed by all who knew him."

Osborne is survived by his wife, Angie, and two daughters, Malia and Kelsey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to The Campaign for St. Anthony's Hospital in Memory of David Osborne. Donations may be sent to: Franciscan Foundation, In Memory of David Osborne, PO Box 1502, Tacoma, Washington 98402.

For more information about Osborne or to leave condolences, visit: www.sympathytree.com/davidosborne/