David A. Osborne, Jr.

With the James A. Garfield Memorial standing stately to the right and Rockefeller’s 70- foot monument towering to the left, Section 12 is in good company and serves as the final resting place for 38 members of the Osborne family.

A long-time supporter and member of the Lake View Cemetery Association Board for almost 20 years, David A. Osborne, Jr. is the fourth generation of his expansive family tree, and he and his cousin, Bill Tuttle, now have the dual honor of stewarding their family plots. As part of this obligation, Dave is orchestrating a family tree care project which includes removing dead branches, pruning, improving overall appearance of the tree canopy as well as the possibility of planting a few new trees.

Dave recently informed us that he has included Lake View in his estate planning to further ensure this great work. “My family has always been supportive of Lake View, but I think having a place where relatives are recognized and where we can come to reflect on memories is so important.”

Dave encourages others who love and appreciate Lake View to consider including the cemetery in their estate planning as well.

“Lake View is a unique combination of arboretum and cemetery with treasures throughout that will be here for generations. There are so many nooks and crannies, the more I visit the more I make fascinating discoveries. Financial support is essential and making a planned gift is a fundamental part of keeping Lake View maintained and sustained for the future.”

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