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James O'Brien Obituary
Sep 22, 1937 - Jun 7, 2010
Bellevue, NE. Born in Omaha, died in Saskatchewan, Canada. Preceded in death by wife Diana J. O'Brien; parents, Judge James and Marie O'Brien; son-in-law Bruce Stuva. Survived by children and spouses, Ellen Stuva, Bellevue, Jane Ulrich and Anthony, Omaha, Patrick O'Brien and Kendra, Cortland, NE, Timothy O'Brien and Lisa, Omaha, Mary Trout and Hugh, Ogden, UT; sister Kathleen O'Brien, Roseville, CA; brother John O'Brien and wife Cheryl, Santa Rosa, CA; brother-in-law Richard Hammond and wife Elizabeth, Chino Hills, CA; 11 grandchildren.
VISITATION begins Sunday 2pm, with ROSARY at 6pm at West Center Chapel. SERVICES Monday 9:15am, West Center Chapel to St. Bernadette Catholic Church for MASS at 10am. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to St. Rose Catholic Church or the Charity of your choice. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
Memories and Condolences
for James O'Brien
Kathleen O'Brien
July 6, 2010
To my nieces and nephews,
My dear brother, Jim, was one of a kind. He was a good Christian and lived his exemplary life in conformance with his faith. He was honest, trustworthy, reliable and a role model for all those around him. Jim was a wonderful father, husband, son and brother.
Jim's sudden passing left all of us in a state of shock and disbelief. Still now I think of something I want to tell him or ask him only I can't. He emailed me almost daily with a joke or something interesting. I had his Christmas present all planned and was ready to start working on it. His being gone is still so hard to process.
I was very lucky to have spoken with him four days before he left and we had a great conversation. I think of him all the time and a part of my heart left with his passing.
I am so very sorry that some of your children will not grow up and know his wonderful humor and wisdom.
Please remember that I am always here for each and every one of you. Cindy, Susan and their families join me in prayers for the happy repose of our dear Jim, my brother and their uncle, As well, we are praying for your acceptance of this harsh, sudden loss and that your sorrow will soon be replaced by so many happy memories.
May God bless you and your families.
With love and blessings,
Kathy
Timothy Chen
June 28, 2010
To the O'Brien family: We are sorry to learn about Jim's Passing away.
We had many happy moments working at the Port of Oakland under
his management. Please accept our profound sympathy to Agnes
O'Brien and may God bless your family.
Sincerely,
Timothy and May Chen
Paul & Betty Kremer
June 24, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of James passing. Our prayers are with the family.
Roberta (Taylor) Copenhaver
June 22, 2010
To the O'Brien family. I just found out about Jims passing. I have so many great memories of your Dad from Sokol Park. My parents, Leonard and Kay Taylor, were care takers at Sokol for many years. He was a great man. I always enjoyed running into him at Mutual of Omaha. It was nice to see his smiling face coming down the hall. I can just see Jim and my Dad up there sharing a beer right now...
Janet (Stefanski) Kohll
June 22, 2010
Dear Ellen and the whole O'Brien family,
I still can't believe your dad is gone. He looked so great when I saw him last, and I even got a hug!
He was the calming force next to your mom's boisterous ways!! We should all be so lucky dying doing something we love. But, I'm so sad for your loss.
I know Lauren and Sara will miss having grandpa around the corner. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Your dad set a good example of living life to the fullest. All the best,
Rose Benda
June 20, 2010
Dear Ellen, Jane, Pat, Tim, and Mary,I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. I wish I would have been there for you at the services for him. My family and I will say a rosary for his beautiful soul. May he rest in Peace and Joy forever and ever. Amen. God Bless all of you. Rose Benda
Kim Coleman Capron
June 14, 2010
Ellen,Jane,Patrick,Tim and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families.
Mike Champion
June 13, 2010
O'Brien Family, I knew Jim through the Bellevue Gun Club. I always knew it was Jim when I felt a hand on my sholder. I would turn around and it would me him, with a smile and always asking "how are you Mike?" I thought I was special. But after observing his actions at the club, I realized he did this to everyone. He was such a gentlman, kind, helpful and told the best stories and jokes. He will be greatly missed at the Club. I am greatful to have met such a man. My heart felt condolances to your family.
Dave Probst
June 13, 2010
Jane and Tony we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. May the perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace!
Mary Duffy
June 12, 2010
Dear O'Brien Family, You Father/Grandfather was a wonderful man. He was always friendly and very sincere. The world is a better place because of him. God bless all of you.
Mary Buglewicz Duffy
Al Clinchard
June 12, 2010
I'm really sorry about your loss. Your folks were great friends of ours back in the Omaha Sports Club days . I didn't even know about your mom until now, so I'm doubly sorry. I can't improve on anything that hasn't been said. I'll pray for both of them, and all of you in your loss.
Jackie Buchta
June 12, 2010
To the O'Brien families,
My prayers are with you in your father's/grandfather's passing. May Christ's peace and comfort surround and
sustain you. May Jim rest in peace and eternal joy with Diana, Bruce, and all his loved ones and friends.
Jackie (Vankat) Buchta
June 12, 2010
Jim was a kind and caring man who will be dearly missed.
God Bless, Sharon, Tony and Rosa Soto
Marie Skallberg
June 12, 2010
We are sorry to hear about your dad...we worked with him at Mutual of Omaha...he was one of the most sincere people to work with. And he was highly respected and great to work with.
I knew both your parents before they got married...lots of memories. Our prayers go with you all.
Sincerely,
Gareld and Marie Skallberg
June 12, 2010
Jane , Helena and I want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. It seems as though your Dad enjoyed life, out there fishing. Our prayer groups will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
God Bless always,
Tom and Helena Doll
June 12, 2010
O'Brien family,
I am so sorry for your loss. What a fine man he was. Hard to believe he is gone. It was so thoughtful of him to attend my husbands funeral.
My prayers and sympathy to your family.
Janet Coleman
June 12, 2010
I am truely sorry for your loss and that I will not be able to attend the Services. Jim was one hell a Fine man and an example for all. I always looked forward to having dinner with him on my visits to Omaha. my prayers are with you. --Dick Wagner
June 11, 2010
Dear Ellen Stuva and the O'Brien family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's sudden passing. Whenever I attended one of your family events, your father always made a point to check in with me and ask me how I was doing. He was such a nice guy. He will be missed. He was a special man. The only consolation is that he died doing something he loved. Most of us do not get that lucky. I'll say a prayer for Jim, and all of you.
Glenn
Geraldine Materia
June 11, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Geraldine
Nancy Schlesiger
June 11, 2010
Kathleen, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother and one of my Gentleman kin. May he rest in peace.
sharyn parker
June 11, 2010
God Bless You. You were so kind to me at Port Everglades during my strife and created a job for me following the passing of my daughter. You also dontated sick leave to me and granted paid Administrative leave.
May you rest in peace. You opened up southport and because of you it thrives today a the largest container seaport in the world. Rest in peace, you deserve it.
Thank you forever.
Sharyn
Barb Luther
June 10, 2010
Dear Jane, Tony, Caleb, Brian and Matthew,
Our deepest sympathy to you about your dad. He was a very cool guy and will be missed. Our prayers go out to you at this difficult time. May God comfort you!
Love you,
Barb and Garrett Luther
Joe McPheeters
June 9, 2010
I would like to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the O'Brien family in their loss of Jim. I met Jim about 12 years ago when fishing with the Omaha group at Lake Oahe. I've never met a finer more enjoyable gentleman, and I think our entire group is better for having known Jim. He left us with many memories. We will all miss him. Our prayers go out to you in this difficult time. May God comfort and strengthen you in your hour of need.
Sincerely,
Joe and Carol McPheeters
Kurt Janousek
June 9, 2010
Guys - I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, I have never met a person who was as kind as your Father. He is a true gentleman. I know your Mom has their place in heaven in tip top shape and welcomed him home with open arms.
Life hasn't been the same since your Mom has left us and your Dad is going to be terribly missed as well.
Our prayers are with all of you and your families.
Kurt, Kim, Abby and Jake Janousek
June 9, 2010
I met Jim 10 years ago when he joined our fishing group on our then annual trip to Lake Oahe, SD. Since then we have spent many fishing trips together. Jim was fun to be around, always lending a hand landing a fish or telling stories when the fishing was slow. I always brought the jerky for the group and Jim always provided the after dinner homemade wine. We had many, many memorable moments together. He left us doing what he loved to do - fish. He will be missed deeply.
Sincerly,
Mike Holtzen
Mike and Judie Holtzen
Mike Janda
June 8, 2010
To the O'brien Family:
Our sincere deepest sympathy to you and yours in your hour of sorrow. Jim
was a fine person and a real gentleman. He will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to know him. Our prayers are with you. May God bless!
Sincerely,
Mike and Joyce Janda
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