Maxine Osburn

HAMILTON - Our beloved mother, Maxine Osburn left this earthly life on November 24, 2016, after a few days at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center. E. Maxine VanBlaricom Osburn was born March 10, 1922, to Luella May & Fred VanBlaricom, in Victor, MT. At age 2 the family moved to Hamilton where she resided the rest of her life.

Maxine was an avid tennis player in high school, winning the state championship in 1940. Playing cards, bowling, square dancing, sewing, gardening and camping were a few of her many hobbies she enjoyed.

In June 1942, Maxine married her high school sweetheart, Les Osburn. Their 67 years of marriage was blessed with 5 children, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great- grandchildren.

Maxine worked at Rocky Mountain Lab, St. John Drug, the Roxy Theater, J.C. Penney’s and 17 years at Anthony’s Clothing Store before retiring. She was a great mother and taught her children to be honest and kind, and instilled in them a great work ethic. She always had a smile and loved her many friends, playing cards several times a week up until the time of her passing.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Les; and her 7 siblings. She is survived by son, Dennis & Carolyn Osburn of Plains, MT; daughter, Vicky & Davar Gardner of Kalispell, MT; son, Rod and Valene Osburn of Polson, MT; son, Darryl & Jackie Osburn of Hamilton; daughter, Lori Allred of Tremonton, UT; and her many grandchildren.

The family would like to thank all her friends who made her last years so special. A special thank you to the staff at Marcus Daly Hospice for their wonderful care.

Memorials may be made to Marcus Daly Hospice, 1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, MT 59840 or to a charity of your choice.

A graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 1:00 pm followed by a casual reception in the Daly-Leach Chapel community room.