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Osmond goodbye: Family shares memories of father

What a man, although he lived thousand of miles away, he influenced my way of life too.

Susi

Working at a Service Station for 5 years in Provo I got to meet many of the Osmonds. They were always very nice and respectful. (Never demanding)
I am sorry with their loss, but I too know they will be together again.

What a wish to be Granted "To be Happy" Father George has returned home and is with dear Mother Osmond re-united once more - What Joy!

All The Osmond's and Second Generations David Levi Osmond have given me such strength and inspiration a True Gift - My Prayers are Always with You John


It would be so good to hear the Hymns/Songs sung by The Brothers and Second Generation

I am blessed to have been able to meet Father Osmond in 2005. I told him I admired and loved his family since I was a young girl. I thanked him for raising them so well. He thanked ME for being a fan/friend to them. He kissed my cheek and held my hand as we talked. I will cherish those moments forever. He was a gentle sweet man and will be missed. God bless the Osmonds.

Saw the Oprah show and thought all did a fantastic job in celebrating your father. You have much to live up to. The eyes of many see you stand tall and strong. Always remember what he taught you and how he lived his life. Love and prayers to you all. What a great legacy he left behind.

My heart and prayer go to the Osmond's and their loss. The song I remember most of all was Puppy Love it was one of my most favorite songs that was sung. I hope they know that their father is alot happier where he is, at least he is with his wife.

May the glue which held their parents together forever bless this family in their endeavors. You will be together again.

What a wonderful father!!! a great tribute to a great man. By the way the 2nd Generation are the son's of Alan, Not Merril

I feel the pain of the family's loss and my thoughts are with them.

sheila

I never met either of the parents; however, I saw Mr. Osmond from a distance at one of Donny's concerts recently and was struck by the love between father & son as they interacted. I will always remember the "moment"

my thoughts and prayers are with the Osmond at this time of loss, what a comfort it is to have the Gospel in our live and to know Families are forever...peace be with you all till you meet again.

a great family and good example of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints.

What a great legacy the Osmond parents have left their progeny. Love, laughter and service. Thank you for sharing him with the world. I would love to see an "Osmond" show weekly - to include 2nd Generation along with the original 4 and Donny & Marie. I know you all are busy, but to have clean fun entertainment - in a talk show/variety format would be something I'd continue watching! I still watch my Best of Donny & Marie! God bless - we'll ALL be together!

I know this will never get by the religious man with his hand on the clicker, but--can we stop now?

No one made you read the comments - stop whining.

The Osmonds are a great family and have experienced much, both good and bad, in their lives. They are not any different than the rest of us when we lose someone we love - we grieve, we celebrate, we hold on to each other and love one another. Not a bad idea at all.

I too saw the Oprah show with the Osmonds and thought they all did a great job! But for just once, will Marie stop "being on" and just be serious. Her father has just passed, Oprah was trying to ask her some heartfelt questions, and Marie just couldn't stop trying to make a joke out of everything. She does it on "Dancing" too.

Donny gave such high praise to his parents by commenting that they not only "talked the talk, but they walked the walk." What a tribute!

Thanks Osmond family - sometimes it might be hard to have that last name, but keep up the good work!

Did Donny try to get the talk show host job on "The Price is Right" when Bob Barker retired? If not, then he should have. Drew Carey is way too casual and lacks the class that we are used to from Bob. Donny Osmond was a classy host of "Pyramid" and would have been a perfect choice for "Price is Right!"

yes I agree about Marie,she needs to STOP the wise cracks.

I met Father Osmond a few times, he was always gracious & kind to all he met. To those of us in the LDS church, death is but a moment, we know families will be reunited in the next world, that is why Marie may come across as treating this lightly. I'm sure they will rejoice that their parents are together again, yet it won't stop them missing him. He was a shining example to us all, a gentle man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, we feel like we've lost one of our own, stay strong,
Love, KARENx

Yes, maybe Marie does need to stop the wise cracks; maybe that is some of the problem with her relationships and she needs to remember a husband is not a sibling.