Frederic Cyril Osgood
March 16, 1928 ~ December 2, 2016
Frederic Cyril Osgood
Beloved father, husband, friend and partner, Fred Osgood died on Friday, Dec. 2, at Fairfax Hospital. Born in the U.S. but raised in India by his missionary parents, Fred attended the Mt. Hermon and Woodstock schools there. He returned to the states for studies at Linwood College, and went on to serve twice in the U.S. Army before receiving his B.A. from the University of Oregon. Fred was proud of his lifetime of public service and Federal government career, retiring from the FAA as a division chief in 1985.
Fred was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Anne "Dearie" Osgood, along with his parents (William and Jane Osgood) and two sisters (Luella Spirup and Janet Erickson Morgan). He's survived by his daughter Cindy Atlee, son Rick Osgood, granddaughter Christie Atlee, brother Gil Osgood, and partner Eva Haak Hess.
An optimistic spirit, Fred was a prolific reader, fond of story-telling, bridge, gardening, and working with his hands. He loved people, his extended family, and was a patient, kind, and supportive father and grandfather.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 7, in the Greenspring Retirement Community chapel (7446 Spring Village Dr., Springfield VA 22150). Fred will be inurned at the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Save the Children.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Beloved father, husband, friend and partner, Fred Osgood died on Friday, Dec. 2, at Fairfax Hospital. Born in the U.S. but raised in India by his missionary parents, Fred attended the Mt. Hermon and Woodstock schools there. He returned to the states for studies at Linwood College, and went on to serve twice in the U.S. Army before receiving his B.A. from the University of Oregon. Fred was proud of his lifetime of public service and Federal government career, retiring from the FAA as a division chief in 1985.
Fred was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Anne "Dearie" Osgood, along with his parents (William and Jane Osgood) and two sisters (Luella Spirup and Janet Erickson Morgan). He's survived by his daughter Cindy Atlee, son Rick Osgood, granddaughter Christie Atlee, brother Gil Osgood, and partner Eva Haak Hess.
An optimistic spirit, Fred was a prolific reader, fond of story-telling, bridge, gardening, and working with his hands. He loved people, his extended family, and was a patient, kind, and supportive father and grandfather.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 7, in the Greenspring Retirement Community chapel (7446 Spring Village Dr., Springfield VA 22150). Fred will be inurned at the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Save the Children.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Fred was my beloved big brother, the last person living who remembered my birth. I have shared some of my many memories of him with members of our family. I will miss him.
He was the best grandpa the world has ever seen. I will love him and cherish our memories as long as I live!
We visited Fred in DC during the 70’s when I was working on the East Coast. One of the stories that he told us during one of our visits was that he took such a heavy load of class work in the final year before graduation, that he had enough credits in several subjects that he could have gotten degrees in 3 or 4 subjects. History and Education were among them. As part of the Education load was a practicum, teaching in the local schools. The state had mandated that sex education should be taught. A curriculum had been developed, but none of the local teachers wanted to touch such a hot potato. Fred ended up teaching the first sex education course in the state of Oregon.
So many good memories. I have been a friend to Fred’s daughter Cindy since age 16 and spent many hours at their home visiting Cindy, her parents and brother Rick. Fred always had a good story and was always kind to me welcoming me into his home as a young girl and as much older adult. I will miss him very much.
As a former Mt.Hermon student (1935-36)who called Calcutta home, I extend condolences to Fred’s Family. Fern Hill was my home and the Swans were my “parents” for a couple years.
I was at Mt Hermon School with the Osgoods. Janet was my age. Blessings to you as you celebrate a life well lived. Laverne Vogt Nafziger
My memories of my uncle Fred go back to early childhood. He was kind, funny, caring and happy. My mother loved him very much and talked about him often. I was very please to see Uncle Fred in October. Still the same happy and kind man. So intelligent and quick witted, like his father. So sorry to see him go.