Doris 'Tommi' Osborne rejoined her husband, Ozzie, at Heaven's Gate on Monday, April 6, 2009, just two days shy of her 89th birthday. While it will be a great loss for her friends and family, we are comfortable knowing that Tommi's strong faith and belief are with her and she is no longer in pain.

Tommi came to Smith Valley, Nevada in 1973 with her husband, Ozzie and the proceeded to build their own house overlooking the river. Tommi could be seen on a ladder or on the roof working alongside her perfect partner. She was always active in the Smith Valley United Methodist Church, singing in the choir, leading prayer groups, guiding WSCS (now UMW), training as a lay speaker and working with the children on Sundays and in Vacation Bible School. She was fondly remembered by the District Superintendent of the United Methodist church as a 'fireball' who was in his early training group.

Tommi loved her home and family as well as her little dogs. Travel in the motor home with Ozzie and their dog was always an adventure as was her trip to Hawaii and to the Holy Land with a group of friends. No matter how you first met her, Tommi, was full of energy and enthusiasm and reached out to make you her friend. Tommi was always willing to jump in to help others or just to have fun together. She was a reponsible, loving parent, step parent and friend. When health concerns interfered with their Smith Valley lifestyle, Tommi and Ozzie moved to Yerington and continued strong friendships with friends and family.

Tommi is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Gary and Sue Thompson of Arizona; step-son Dan and his wife Haydee Osborne; stepdaughter, Darlene and her husband Roy Leggitt, Kathleen and her husband Vic Deaton; 9 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, April 11th at the Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home 25 Hwy 208 Yerington with Pastor Bart Welsh officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Valley View Cemetery. A reception will follow the service at the Smith Valley United Methodist Church 44 Rivers Road Smith.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net.

The family would like to thank all staff members at the Mason Valley Residence for their support and caring of Tommi for the past several years. Donations in her name may be made to the Smith Valley United Methodist Church 44 Rivers, Road Smith, NV 89430

Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, Yerington.