Michelle Ann Osborne (Shelli) December 30, 1955 – August 25, 2021
Michelle Ann Osborne (Shelli) was born December 30, 1955, in Glendora, California to Jack and Sharon Reynolds. She met her husband, Mike Osborne, when she was just 12 years old while vacationing on the Colorado River near Blythe, California. They were married November 23, 1974, and started their life together in Blythe, California. They added to their family with the births of their three children: Shaunna, Ryan, and Josh. They raised their family in Southern California. Being a mother was her greatest joy and she did an amazing job. She was always involved in her children’s lives and supported and cheered them on in all things. She became a grandmother in 1998 and then absolutely loved her new role of grandma. She has nine grandchildren and again loved being involved in their lives and cheering them on in all their life adventures.
Shelli loved dogs and there were many family dogs through the years. She also loved working outside in the yard, cooking and baking, and opening her home for big family meals and visiting with friends.
Shelli loved the Lord with all her heart and served many years in churches with various ministries.
In 2000, Shelli and Mike moved to Colorado for their retirement and to be close to children and grandchildren.
In 2018, Shelli with diagnosed with ALS and this was devastating to her family. But, through it all she never waivered in her faith and accepting the path that God had for her life. She was a testimony and blessing to many people as she declined and suffered the effects of the ALS. On August 25, 2021, Shelli was released form the confines of this life and quietly slipped away into the waiting arms of her Savior.
Shelli is survived by her husband, Mike Osborne of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her three children, Shaunna Holst (Matt) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Ryan Osborne (Kelly) of Aurora, Colorado and by Josh Osborne (Cassidy) of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Nathan Holst (Mikayla), Samuel Holst, Zachariah Holst (Ciera), Emily Holst, Jeffrey Osborne, Dylan Osborne (Jersey), Ayden Osborne, Theo Osborne, Cypress Osborne, her mother Sharon Reynolds, sister, Lorri Bond, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Psalm 116; 15. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”
Carol
28 Aug 2021We love you Aunt Shelli and find comfort in knowing you are with your heavenly father! Your faith was so strong, I know it gave so many of us courage as you faced a difficulty journey this past few years! Your memory will always be a blessing to those who loved you. Praying for Uncle Mike and family. RIP Aunt Shelli! ?
kelly osborne
29 Aug 2021So beautiful and such a beautiful life lived. Love you all❤️❤️❤️
Anonymous
29 Aug 2021Mike and your family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Marlene
31 Aug 2021Our deepest sympathies and prayers to you all at this time of loss. She was a precious woman and a delight to all. This is a beautiful tribute to her life, and we pray for the Lord’s comfort and strength to guide you through your time of grieving. God bless, ~The Schimke’s
Kristina Osborne
28 Dec 2023It is hard to watch the family who although we may not have been as close as I would have liked; but whom I still love with all my heart – leave this life!
Aunt Shelli you were always such a sweet, loving beautiful woman who I always admired and longed to be more like. To my uncle Mike and cousins Shaunna, Ryan & Josh, as well as their families…..
I know that Shelli is with the Lord Just as my mom, (Debbie), is, so in that I take comfort! It is still hard to not have them here especially when we want or need them the most!
I don’t have the words to get across everything I want to say other than you are loved and always in my heart and prayers. We are Osborne’s 100%