Kathleen Beth Tapscott Osten

OREGON- Kathleen Beth Tapscott Osten lost her brave battle with cancer on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Donald Osten of Oregon; daughters, Melissa Osten Little of Lodi and Johanna Osten of Stoughton; father, William Tapscott and his wife, Virginia of Santee, Calif.; brother, Timothy Tapscott of Barcelona, Spain; and sisters, Marni Tapscott of Lexington, Mass. and Linda Tapscott of San Carlos, Calif. She also leaves behind many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Tapscott. She enjoyed her work as the managing editor of the McFarland Thistle up until late 2011. The challenging work kept her very busy and she especially enjoyed working with people in the community. Prior to working for the paper, she enjoyed many different jobs including working for various other newspapers and beginning her career as a high school Home Economics teacher after earning her bachelor's degree in Home Economics from Oregon State University in 1970. Kathleen loved anything to do with nature and being outside. Many hobbies included camping, hiking, backpacking, photography, cross country skiing and swimming. She loved the ocean and walking along the beach. Over the years she had the opportunity to live in many beautiful places, from California to Massachusetts and many places in between. Her love of the outdoors was reflected in her creative expressions as well. She enjoyed painting, drawing, weaving, sewing and taking pictures. The subjects of her art were often views or scenes she had enjoyed throughout her travels. The walls of her home are decorated with many creations made over the years. Kathleen was a loving, caring woman who will be greatly missed by Don, Melissa and Johanna. Her strength through life will continue to be an inspiration to all those she left behind. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, at 4 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to the South Central Susan G Komen for the Cure foundation. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to the South Central Susan G Komen for the Cure foundation. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon, at 4 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.