Carroll A. Osborn, a former professor
of industrial arts at EMU from 1955-81, died April 27.
He was 93.
In 1955, Carroll joined the faculty of EMU's Industrial
Education (Technology) Department. Initially, Carroll taught
industrial arts for grades 7-12 for EMU's Roosevelt laboratory
school as well as college classes at EMU. Later, he primarily
taught industrial technology classes to students majoring
in elementary education. He promoted the integration of
arts into content area curriculum both as a means of teaching
ideas and teaching art. He retired from EMU in 1981.
Carroll was a veteran of World War II. In July 1942, he
enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. at Patterson Field,
Ohio. He was a member of the U.S. 8th Air Force, 21st
Air Depot Group, British Air Division at Burtonwood, England.
There, he attained the rank of sergeant.
Carroll received his master's degree from Ohio State University
and his bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.
Carroll was a member of First United Methodist Church
of Ypsilanti. For years, he sang in the church choir, and
participated in service groups and committee work. During
retirement, he continued many volunteer and church activities,
and worked with the Ypsilanti Historical Society.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnylyn; three sons, John,
Timothy and Joel; two daughters, Charlotte and Janet; a
brother, Everett Osborn; nine grandchildren and a step-granddaughter.
A memorial service took place May 9 at First United Methodist
Church. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist
Church.
Mable Davis, a former food service worker
and maintenance worker (FM) at Eastern Michigan University
from 1968-86, died May 1. She was 91.
During her time at EMU, Davis was a food service worker
in Dining Commons One and a housekeeper — first in the
residence halls and then Snow Health Center. Davis retired
from her job as a housekeeper in Snow Health Center in
December 1986. Before working at EMU, she worked at the
canteen at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
During retirement, she spent time visiting the sick and
administering Communion to those who were homebound.
Davis also was active in Operation Rescue, an organization
that opposes abortion.
Survivors include four sons, Richard Davis of Guyang,
China; James Davis of Pearland, Texas; Michael Davis of
Pearland, Texas; and Joseph Davis of North Hollywood, Calif.;
three daughters, Bonnie Heany of Ypsilanti; Patricia Davis
of Ann Arbor, Barbara Hinkle of Connersville, Ind., one
sister, Louise Deschamp of Salt Lake City, Utah; 10 grandchildren;
and many great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren.
A funeral mass took place May 6 at Holy Trinity Chapel
in Ypsilanti. Burial took place in St. John Cemetery.
