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Anne O'Brian Obituary
3/17/2019 2/22/2019
Anne was born St. Patrick's day 1966 in Baltimore Maryland to Betty Nortnik and Donald Megenhardt. She died suddenly February 22, 2019. She is survived by her mother of Golden, CO, sister Beth Megenhardt of Arizona and brothers Paul Megenhardt of Parker, CO and Phil Megenhardt of Seattle, WA.
She graduated Pomona High School of Arvada CO in 1984. Anne joined the US Navy in 1985, was highly decorated and retired in 2005 as a Chief Petty Officer.
Upon retiring she focused on veterans' issues, specifically women veterans and was hiking the Appalachian Trail for awareness of them and mental health issues related to service.
She was a great rescuer of dogs and lover of all animals. An amazing spirit with a boundless sense of humor, she lit up any room she entered and anyone's life she was lucky enough to come across.
There will be a burial service at Phoenix National Cemetery March 14th, at 12:30.
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Lois Waelchli
March 17, 2020
Thinking of & missing my dear friend & soul sister, Anne with an E OBrian with an A & she was born on St. Patricks Day. Still cant fathom that her beautiful, kind, talented & fun loving spirit is not physically here anymore. She was first my acting student & quickly became my friend & confidante of the most genuine kind. I will miss her always, but her spirit remains w/ me always. Rest & have peace my dear Anne. I hope you & my G.I, Joe are rockin the cosmos & you are with Baby Gurl & Angel. You, my friend, are an angel & were one for me so many times. Im toasting u with a Guiness right now. I know youd appreciate that & laugh at & with me. Godspeed love.
Lois
Megan: I know we never met, but Id welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Please feel free to call me at 6106577292.
Jacquelynn Phelps
March 24, 2019
I havent seen Anne since High school and I am saddened by the news of her passing.
Heart felt prayers to anyone that knew her.
Jacquelynn Phelps (Tanzillo)
Tiffany Taylor
March 24, 2019
I just can't believe you're gone, Anne! You were so full of life...happy, sad, fun, thoughtful everything you were was always right out there for the world. I miss you!
Leisa Schievelbein
March 21, 2019
You will be missed, so sorry to learn of your passing. Prayers to your family.
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Kris Nudd (Vaughn)
March 16, 2019
I was so lucky that Anne and I were able to reconnect just recently down in Vegas and had a great time. We spent a lot of time talking about HS, military life, and our future hikes we were to take. My surgery prevented that but I will get out there and do it for you Anne! May everyone remember that smile, you will be missed! Thank you for your service my friend! When I am in Ireland I will be sure to have one for you!
Mary & Nick Basarich
March 16, 2019
Missing our colorful neighbor and friend! Your tree is leafing out, the flowers are returning and the weeds are growing. Life goes on and they all remind me of you. Love you Sista!
Wainette Reinhardt
March 14, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Nicola Ralph
March 14, 2019
She was truly one of the most wonderful people I had the pleasure to meet. Her laugh will never leave me.
Kathy Richardson
March 14, 2019
Anne was a very special friend and I will miss her.
Jen Nortnik
March 13, 2019
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4 My thoughts and prayers are with you all!God bless you, Anne. See you on the other side. Your sister from another mother, Jen
Kelly Leid
March 13, 2019
Anne and I went to high school together. I can still see that smile that could light up a room and hear her laugh. She was quite the jokester. She will be missed. My prayers go out to her family.
Jen Babcock
March 13, 2019
My first memory of Annie I was 9 and came to see us (my grandparents and I) Which was her uncle Joe and aunt Clare while we were on The Five B's docked at the inner harbor for a weekend festival. Annie came down the pier with Aunt Betty following behind. We spent the entire day hanging out and had so much fun. Fast forward 25 years later...... I saw Annie when she came to visit and spend some time with her cousin Cindy in the Poconos and she was great when they came to visit we took the kids to the aquarium for the day and had a nice lunch at The Hard Rock Cafe, I still have the bag she gave to me. She was a great person with a huge heart, she will forever be missed another one that we have lost way before her time was due. God must of had a different plan!
Jeff Pitts
March 11, 2019
She was a spark-plug. Funny and witty. God Speed Anne.
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Susan and Joyce, Anne's 50th
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Anne's 50th birthday party in Vegas with the girls
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Silly Anne 11/2016
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Susan and Anne on the booze Cruz Waikiki 11/2016
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Anne with Jacob 11/2016
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Anne and Jacob 11/2016
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Happy hour margherita in Kona
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
With Anne in Kona 12/2017
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Susan Weinhardt
March 8, 2019
Anne had a huge living and caring heart! She was a smart, funny and amazing young woman. She touched my life in so many ways and I will miss her dearly! We first met on active duty in the Navy in 1987 in Pax River MD. She came to visit me in Hawaii a couple of times in the early 90s. Later we reconnected on Facebook and reunited in Las Vegas Vegas for her 50th birthday celebration on St. Patrick's day. Since then she visited me in Hawaii three times and we made plans to go to New Zealand and Ireland.
Aloha Hui Ho! Till we meet again!
Michelle Nortnik
March 8, 2019
Much love to all-our hearts break for you. You'll be missed greatly Anne. I promise to keep an eye on your mama! Rest in peace sweet girl.
Erick Van Hofwegen
March 8, 2019
Anne and I were very closeshipmates and I really dont know what to say because there are so many things I want to say! I loved her like my big sis! She always knew how to bring a smile to your face! I love her and will miss her greatly! My prayers go out to her friends and family at this Tims,
Andrea Cogdill (Larabee)
March 7, 2019
Anne was as real as people come. She was always up for laughs and was a sturdy rock to lean on when I had to get something off my mind. She earned respect of many and it was an honor to have served with her. Rest in peace, sister.
Staci Abbott(Fox)
March 7, 2019
I am so saddened to hear this news. We were friends in high school and she had my back a few times by standing up for me and many others. She was always funny and telling jokes. She will be missed dearly, and my condolences to her family during this time of loss.
Les and Joan Brown
March 7, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathleen Fisher
March 7, 2019
Anne was an amazing woman. Her love for all was captured one wonderful summer when we drove up and down I95. The trip began with us helping an AT hiker get from Pennsylvania to Maine. You see, Anne had signed on to be an AT angel. After spending hours in the car, making new friends, taking pictures, dropping off our travelers, and saying good-bye we headed back down 95. "Hey Kathy, let's stop in Belfast, Maine. Sounds Irish. It can't be that bad." Walking around we spoke to many, made new friends, took pictures, and said good-bye. "Hey Kathy. Let's stop in Boston." We stayed the night, took a walking tour, made new friends, took pictures, and said good-bye. "Hey Kathy. Let's go to South Carolina to see the eclipse." While there we found a wallet. I wanted to turn it in to the police, but Anne went through it and in two hours we were meeting its owner. Made new friends, took pictures, and said good-bye. "Hey Kathy. Let's go to Charleston." Toured the city, made new friends, took pictures, and said good-bye. "Hey Kathy, Let's go see your granddaughter Emily in Myrtle Beach. She's vacationing there. It isn't far." Took Emily out to dinner, met the restaurant owner, made new friends, took pictures, and said good-bye. What I learned as we returned back to Bel Air was this was Anne every day. She always smiled, always loved, and took time to meet new friends. I can't even fathom the thousands of people she met and made them all feel like friends. So as I say my final good-bye, I am reminded to continue Anne's legacy by taking trips, embracing adventures, making new friends and by all means, taking pictures. Thank you Anne. Miss and Love you.
Travis Marie Cohen
March 7, 2019
Anne and I were Plankowners on the USS Bonhomme Richard LHD-6.
She was a lot of fun to be around, always optimistic even when we worked long hours.
There are people who are born for greatest and Anne was that special.
Rest in Paradise my Sistermate, may your legacy live on in the hearts of all those who loved you!
Fair Winds and Following Seas.....
Robert Brown
March 7, 2019
More than anything, Anne was family. Whether she was walking on the Appalachian Trail or serving her country in Iraq or on a remote island in the Indian Ocean, she maintained a presence in our hearts. She was family, one of twenty grandchildren of my mother. Her passing prompted an outpouring of love and sorrow from her cousins and friends. Each of us have our own Annie story (I know, I know. Its Anne not Annie).
Her passing has left a hole in our hearts, but memories of her contagious smile and laughter and, her unconstrained greetings when she met you, will fill that hole for many of us.
I love you Anne
Uncle Bob
William Hobbs
March 7, 2019
I would like to say first off that Anne was my first Chief I ever served under and not only did she welcome me into the Admin community, she pushed me as well as every other Sailor to succeed to our fullest potential. I am also grateful to have met and served with her and would like to thank her parents for bringing such a wonderful person into this world. My prayers go out to your family and may they always know that you are smiling down upon them! Thank you Anne OBrian for being a great mentor during our time on the USS Bonhome Richard (LHD 6), you will truly be missed...
Jenn Ronspies
March 7, 2019
RIP Sis, you served this country with honor and pride and continued to do so while you retired. Your legacy will carry on through all that served with you. Rest easy now and watch over us.
Steph Noriega
March 6, 2019
I went to Pomona High School with Anne and I actually worked with her mother, Betty, for Jefferson County in the early 90's. Words are never adequate at a time like this, but sometimes it is all we have. My most sincere sympathies extend to Anne's family, shipmates and friends. May her love and memories bring comfort and healing.
Wendy Ahrens
March 6, 2019
You will be deeply missed shipmate. You were a great role model and mentor for us women on the BHR. Fair winds and following seas...we have the watch.
Brandy Hewitt
March 6, 2019
Such a good person and shipmate that is gone to soon.
Kenneth Bracken
March 6, 2019
I send my condolences; Ann was a great sailor and helped get the Bonney off too a great start.
B Wagner
March 6, 2019
Fair winds and following seas Shipmate. You will truly be missed, anyone whos been blessed to have met you is feeling the void in their hearts. Thoughts and prayers to your family Shipmate, Rest In Peace, we have the watch.
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