About Karen Ann Patterson Osborne
Karen Ann Patterson Osborne, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Daughter of Edwin Webb Patterson and Ellen Celeste McClendon Patterson, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 80.
Karen was born on May 28, 1945, in Winslow, Arizona. She grew up in Pine, AZ, and graduated from Payson High School. Early in her career, Karen worked for her brother at his Volkswagen dealership and later worked as a Director at Palo Alto Preschool and Gerber Children’s Center. She also worked at Pomerado Publishing in Poway, California, where she contributed her talents and dedication to the publishing world.
On May 30, 1965, Karen married the love of her life, John Osborne, in Las Vegas and was later sealed in the LDS Mesa temple in 1979. They shared many wonderful years together before John preceded her in death, along with their beloved son, Jonathan Osborne.
Karen was a woman of many roles: mom, grandma, aunt, friend, and caregiver. She was known for her compassion, positivity, and her open heart. Always ready to help others, Karen had a big heart and an open door for those in need.
She is survived by her daughters: Valerie Stoddard, Krista Hayes, Kerry Osborne, and Kimberly Gillispie. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Robert Christopher Wolfe, Colby Olen, Jared Birmingham, Kassidy Hayes, Gillian Brace, Kara Gillispie, Jackson Daniels, Lucas Gillispie, Khloe Daniels, Aria Gillispie, and Kai Salazar.
Karen was also blessed with 5 great-grandchildren: Carson Birmingham, Jameson Birmingham, Austin Birmingham, Osborne “Ozzie” Brace, and Florence Brace.
Karen’s warmth, strength, and unconditional love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Services will be held: At the Church of Latter Day Saints 7752 E McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207 Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00 am Family Gathering 10:00 am Service followed by luncheon 2:00 pm burial at the Pine, AZ cemetery
Flowers can be sent to: Bunker Family Funerals and Cremation 33 N Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
