Earl O'Brien

Earl O'Brien obituary, Grand Haven, MI

Earl O'Brien

Earl O'Brien Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2019.
O'Brien, Earl Earl M. O'Brien, age 82 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at home. Earl will be lovingly remembered by his family: Kimberly (Dustyn) Grimes, Kelli (Joe VanDam) Tindal, Cathleen O'Brien, Earl "Bill" (Valerie) O'Brien, Michael (Amy) O'Brien, Thomas (Alexandra) O'Brien, and Timothy (Kimberly) O'Brien. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Victoria Tanis. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Cecelia; and two brothers. The Funeral Service for Earl will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2019 at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Friends are invited to greet the family from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grand Haven Lakeshore Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be given to the Grand Haven Kiwanis Club or St. Jude's Children Hospital. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com for full obituary.

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November 7, 2019

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November 10, 2019

Our condolences to the entire family of Carol and Earl O'Brien. For my wife,Alice, it was as a school mate from Bunker grade school all the way ro graduation at Muskegon High School. For me it was a long time relationship as his and Carol's insuraance agent along with members of your family. We became good friends and shared many good times together even though we moved to Florida a few years ago. He will be missed and I know he will he happy now that he is back with Carol again. Blessings to all of you
Alice and Dick Vanderlaan, Sebring, Fl.

November 7, 2019

The entire Fris family sends our condolences in the loss of your father. Earl was a great man and a dear friend to our dad for many years.


Ed Fris family

Keith glasen

November 7, 2019

Bill, sorry to hear of your fathers passing.

Keith Glasen

denise kanaar

November 7, 2019

Bill, Val and Family,
So sorry to hear of Earls passing. Hoping all the wonderful memories bring comfort to your hearts.
Larry and Denise

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Terry and Deb Babbitt

November 6, 2019

Earl and Val~
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. We remember him as such a pleasant, good guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dee Carlson

November 6, 2019

Bill and Val,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Keeping you and the entire O'Brien family in my thoughts and prayers!
Dee

November 6, 2019

So sorry to hear of Earl's passing. We will miss seeing him and talking with him on his walks past our house. Prayers for Earl and his family. Rob and Laura Werner.

Dan and Megan Tanis

November 6, 2019

Some of my fondest memories where spent at the cabin with Uncle Earl, he always told the best stories. (Stories seemed to get better every year!) He was loved by all and will be sadly missed.

Jason Ogle

November 5, 2019

So blessed to call him Uncle Earl. Many great memories especially when I was a kid, will be missed.

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