Joan Marie O'Brien Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

JOAN MARIE O’BRIEN 1957 – 2020 Joan Marie (O’Brien) O’Brien, age 63 of Beaver Lake, NE peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. She was born on January 24, 1957 to Edward “Don” Donald and Donna Marie (Hackbart) O’Brien in Kearney, NE. She grew up on a farm north of Shelton, NE and she attended Shelton High School. In 1974, she moved to Lexington, NE where she met the love of her life Daniel “Dan” Thomas O’Brien and they were united in marriage on September 28, 1974 in Lexington. To this union three children were born Greggory, Sarah, and Jeffrey. Joan and Dan moved around with the Union Pacific Railroad and they lived in Grand Island, North Platte, Omaha, and in Cheyenne. In 1998 Joan and Dan moved to Beaver Lake, NE where they lived at the time of her death. Joan work several jobs and retired from Murray Lumber where she ran the Garden Center. Joan loved living at the lake and spent a lot of time fishing. Her grandchildren were the love of her life and she enjoyed visiting them and was always willing to fix them bacon for breakfast. She had a great sense of humor that kept people laughing to the end. Joan is survived by her husband: Dan O’Brien of Beaver Lake, NE; her three children: Greggory O’Brien and wife Carrie of North Platte, NE; Sarah O’Brien of Beaver Lake, NE; Jeffrey O’Brien and wife Shannon of Murray, NE; her grandchildren: Caylee and Teegan O’Brien of North Platte, NE; Aedan O’Brien of Murray; NE; three brothers: Dennis O’Brien and wife Judy of Grand Island, NE; Danny O’Brien and wife Kelly of Grand Island, NE; Doug O’Brien of Kearny, NE; four sisters: Kathy Manning and husband Myron of Sodtown, NE; Edith Madison and husband Lonny of Riverdale, NE; Donna Bruner and husband Karl of Grand Island, NE; Rachelle Zulkoski of Kearney, NE; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Don and Donna O’Brien, her brother: Donnie O’Brien, and her sister: Rosemary Sherman. Visitations for Joan will be from 5-8 P.M., on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth with Father Michael Houlihan officiating and Terry Little as vocalist. The Pallbearers will be Karl Bruner, Arlin Edeal, Danny O’Brien, Dennis O’Brien, and Mike O’Brien. Memorials to the Family (A suitable charity will be chosen at a later date). Services Entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

Joan Marie O'Brien

January 24, 1957 - February 13, 2020