Stephen graduated from Cheney high School in 1973. Star Linebacker, #68, for the Cheney Blackhawks. He joined the Air Force in March, 1974 and served until August, 1977. Following graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Denise Resen of Cheney, WA. While in the Air Force, he earned the honor of being the youngest man to have reached the rank of Sergeant in the Air Force, receiving a Letter of Recognition and Commendation from the Base Commander. While in the Air Force he attended Flight Engineering School, earning the position of a Flight Engineer. He flew a C-141 aircraft while in service. His continuing education was in the field of his service and vocation.
He married Geraldine Smith for a second time around in Spokane in 1983. Stephen enjoyed pro football. A history student, he loved family gatherings, camping, swimming, skiing, snowmobiling, all sports, spending time with his brothers, a true heart, true grit Norwegian, to live, love, laugh and be happy, his Texas family and roots.
Stephen is deeply mourned and survived by his family: three children, Stephen Michael Osmonson of Kennewick, WA, Kristina Pennington of Oak Grove, Kentucky, April Osmonson of Spokane; four grandchildren, Hunter Stephen, Stephen Tyler, Kaylie and Gracie Osmonson: his two brothers, Randy Osmonson and family of Spokane, David Osmonson of Seattle; his father, Ron and Judi Osmonson of Post Falls, ID; mother Carolyn Beasley of Spokane; as well as two nephews, Austin Lee and Christopher Osmonson; and “cousins by the dozens” throughout Washington, Texas, Minnesota and Arizona.
Family, friends and co-workers will sorely miss Stephen and his one of a kind approach to life, “Git it Done!” A memorial service will be held in Spokane at First Evangelical Free church, 4920 N. Assembly on Friday, May 21, at 1 PM, Reception and dinner following the service at the church. All are welcome to attend. You will find Stephen’s “World Peace” sing and message to the world on the Hatch Road in Loving Memory.
Stephen graduated from Cheney high School in 1973. Star Linebacker, #68, for the Cheney Blackhawks. He joined the Air Force in March, 1974 and served until August, 1977. Following graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Denise Resen of Cheney, WA. While in the Air Force, he earned the honor of being the youngest man to have reached the rank of Sergeant in the Air Force, receiving a Letter of Recognition and Commendation from the Base Commander. While in the Air Force he attended Flight Engineering School, earning the position of a Flight Engineer. He flew a C-141 aircraft while in service. His continuing education was in the field of his service and vocation.
He married Geraldine Smith for a second time around in Spokane in 1983. Stephen enjoyed pro football. A history student, he loved family gatherings, camping, swimming, skiing, snowmobiling, all sports, spending time with his brothers, a true heart, true grit Norwegian, to live, love, laugh and be happy, his Texas family and roots.
Stephen is deeply mourned and survived by his family: three children, Stephen Michael Osmonson of Kennewick, WA, Kristina Pennington of Oak Grove, Kentucky, April Osmonson of Spokane; four grandchildren, Hunter Stephen, Stephen Tyler, Kaylie and Gracie Osmonson: his two brothers, Randy Osmonson and family of Spokane, David Osmonson of Seattle; his father, Ron and Judi Osmonson of Post Falls, ID; mother Carolyn Beasley of Spokane; as well as two nephews, Austin Lee and Christopher Osmonson; and “cousins by the dozens” throughout Washington, Texas, Minnesota and Arizona.
Family, friends and co-workers will sorely miss Stephen and his one of a kind approach to life, “Git it Done!” A memorial service will be held in Spokane at First Evangelical Free church, 4920 N. Assembly on Friday, May 21, at 1 PM, Reception and dinner following the service at the church. All are welcome to attend. You will find Stephen’s “World Peace” sing and message to the world on the Hatch Road in Loving Memory.
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