Nina E. Osborn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Nina E. Osborn, age 87, passed away at the Poppen Residence in Muskegon Michigan on July 19, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1934 to Chalmer and Gertrude (Jehner) Fradenburg in Baldwin Michigan. Nina earned her nursing degree and worked as a realtor for many years in Michigan and New Mexico. She was a member of the New Era Bible Church where she enjoyed “her people,” women's ministry, and teaching Sunday School. She enjoyed returning to her home state of Michigan the last chapter of her life. Nina and Lyle were joined by Steven, Stephanie, and Scott in New Mexico from 1980 until she returned to Michigan in 2006. Nina was loved by her family, her amazing grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her love of gardening and one of her most treasured personal successes was being an accomplished organic farmer with Lyle on their Pena Blanca Garlic Farm in New Mexico. Lyle and Nina celebrated 41 years of marriage prior to Lyles passing. She loved reading her bible and spreading the word, her selfless care for others was a trait shared with her family. Raising and showing Quarter Horses with Scott was truly a successful and memorable time of her life. Believing that food is “love,” Nina shared love through special gatherings. Her legacy of perseverance, strength, and tenacity lives on with her Peterson family. A person’s character matters and truth is a must. She believed that “live life by leaving things better than you found it!” On June 19th 2006 she married Theodore Osborn and he survives her along with her children, Steven (Bernadette) Peterson, Stephanie (Michael Walsh) Belmore, Shari (Daniel) Dekker and Scott (Delores) Peterson; her brother Daniel (Cheryl) Fradenburg and step-sister Bernice Dreskey; her very special niece Rochelle (Rick) Hartley; niece and nephews, 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; Teds children Karen (Jim) Bonjenoor, Mark Osborn, and Jeannie (Neil) Flanders. She was preceded in death by her first husband Lyle Peterson, her sisters Margaret Arnold and Ruth Ann Kelley; son-in-law Edward Belmore and great-grandchild Adelaide L. Dekker. A Celebration of Life honoring Nina is planned for Friday July 23, 2021 at the New Era Bible Church 5308 S. Oceana Dr., New Era, MI 49446 with Pastor Mike Deblois officiating. Visitation with the family will take place one hour prior to the service at 2:00pm. The service for Nina will begin at 3:00pm. Family contact: Sbelmorenm@gmail.com Those unable to attend may log into: https://youtube.com/channel/UCiaxLxVdb45DusQxw_uVBgg Nina and her family would appreciate in lieu of flowers to consider donations be made to the New Era Bible Church (address listed above) or Poppen House. Our family would like to thank the Poppen House staff for providing the care and peace mom needed. This fall Nina’s life will be celebrated and she will be buried with her first husband Lyle in New Mexico at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.

Nina E. Osborn

May 18, 1934 - July 19, 2021