The Owosso times., 1881-08-05
In MemOriam.


ond daughter of Hon. Amos ard Mrs
Louisa p. Gould, of Owosso, aged 32 years
and ten months.
Lena Gould Osburn was born in Owpsso,
September II, 194S, in the house now oc-
cupied by her parents, Her eally youth
was passed amidst the refining influences
OF christian home, and in attending
school, where she was an apt and faithful
student. As girl, Lena won and, held
the love and respect of all with whom she
was associated. from the hum blest domes-
tic, to the most distinguished guest in her
| fathers house. As daughter she was af-
fectionate and obedent; rs "a sister, she
was gentle. faithful in her care for those
1 younger than herself, and wise in counsel
throughout her life. At the age of 10,
under the pastorate of Rev. John Patchin,
together with many of her companions,
she united with the Congregational church
in Qwosso, of which she remained con-
sistent member to the close of her life.
She studied at the Laselle Seminary, at
Auburndale, Mass, for one year, and Ia
ter. at the young ladies' seminary in Au-
burn, New York, where she graduated at
the age OF 49, AT school she eXcelled as
Latin and French scholar, EFF forwards per-
fected her knowledge of French by study
ing in Paris with a native teacher.
Lena possessed much taste for the fine
arts. Her love Of flowers amounted to al
most passion. She was cultured in music.
and of late has given careful attention to
painting and decorating, both of which she
did with rare skill. She was person of
fine intellectual capacity, her mind being
enriched by familiarity with the works of
the best authors; taking especial delight in
the German poets, Schiller and Goethe,
and in our own Longfellow.
In 1912, Lena travelled in Europe,
Egypt and Palestine, with Mrs. Stone S
party. Her ''Notes of European Travel, u
: printed in the Owosso Press at that time,
were regarded by its readers as letters OF
superior merit, one in particular, the Flor
ence letter, being especially rich in poetic
{ imagery. Though she enjoyed every point
of interest visited, and has often expressed
r the wish to return To Rome, yet she de
clared herself as having drawn the deepest
, pleasure, not from works of art, but from
Gods works as revealed and studied in the
sublime natural scenery of Switzerland
December 9th, 1877, Lena M. Gould was
united in marriage to Hon. G. Y. Osburn,
collector of the Port at Marquette, in which
city they have since resided. There she
has cultivated the acquaintance of choice
circle of friends, attracted and held by the
sweet womanly qualities for which she has
always been distinguished.
Mrs. Osburns home at Marquette, was
delightful in every particular place made
methodical, tasteful and beautiful in ap-
pointment, by her skill and systematic
industry.
L Although fortunate through life in all
: her surroundings, she was full of good
practical common sense, industry, and
, energy; always genuine, truth being hel
ruling principle of action, large in her
charities, patient, with a&indly word Tor
all or her it has been truly said she
was intellectual. accomplished and un.
assuming;" those who knew her best loved
her most.
The long illness which preceded Mrs
Osburn's death, was marked by consta mt
: and intense suffering She bee anne delIr
; ious during the second week of her sickness
and continued so, except for very brief
? intervals. till the fatal disease, battling the
= best medical skill that could be commanded
supplemented by the tender care of de
voted husband and loving mother and
sister, conquered. Last Saturday morning
at dawn of day, her weary spirit took it,
, flight; the long weeks of anxious tearfu
watching in the Marquette and Owosso
homes, closed, for He gave his beloved
rest.
A funeral service was held during the
day, Rev. Mr.. Banks, pastor of the Pres
, byterian church, where Mrs. Osburn had
attended, officiating. =,
At five o'clock the sorrow stricken hus
band and friends left Marquette to bring
their beloved dead, enshrined in flowers,
to rest little in her fathers house and
: later beside her brother "Staffie" in Oab
Hill cemetery. The'party reached here or
Monday afternoon. Funeral services were
held at Judge Gou,ds residence at five
o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Chaddock, Of the Con
gregational church, officiating.
Thus has passed from the light of {
r beautiful earthly life into the fuller radi
ance of life in one of the "many man
sions," Lena NJ. Gould, who was ricl
in all the glory of womanhood and wht
} walked with Gods benediction upon her.