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James (Bill) Osborne
JAMES WILLIAM (BILL) OSBORNE
Coralville
James William (Bill) Osborne, 87, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Lantern Park Care Center in Coralville. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, both to be held at the Coralville United Methodist Church.
Bill was born on Jan. 17, 1928, in Pana, Ill., the son of Ruby (Ireland) and Fred Osborne. His quest for knowledge in the sciences began in Edinburg, Ill., leading to a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1955, and continued through his appointments in the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Bill retired from the U of I in 2002, having served as professor and director of the Radiation Research Laboratory and Radiation Biology Program.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Walter (Nancy); son, David (Cindy); and five grandchildren, Jessica (Kevin), Sean (Lianne), Lindsay, James David (JD) and Berke.
Through his research work and teaching at the U of I, his dedication to the Coralville United Methodist Church and the Radiation Research Society, Bill had a great impact on many lives. He enjoyed all sports, especially basketball and Hawkeye athletics.
Memorials may be directed to the Coralville United Methodist Church or the J.W. Osborne Endowment Fund through the Radiation Research Society.
Online condolences may be sent for his family through the Web at www.gayandciha.com. Arrangements are with Gay & Ciha Funeral Service.
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