James “Jim” D. O’Brien
Tuesday, June 9, 1942
Date of Death:
Friday, April 27, 2018
Age:
75 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday May 04, 2018
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday May 05, 2018
Time: 9:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday May 05, 2018
Time: 10:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: St. Aloysius Cemetery of Elba, MN [ view map ]
Tuesday, June 9, 1942
Date of Death:
Friday, April 27, 2018
Age:
75 years old
Tuesday, June 9, 1942
Date of Death:
Friday, April 27, 2018
Age:
75 years old
James “Jim” D. O’Brien
James “Jim” D. O’Brien, 75, of Byron, passed away on Friday April 27, 2018, peacefully at home with family by his side from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.
He was born on June 9, 1942 to Daniel and Dorothy (Ellis) O’Brien in Rochester, MN. He was a 1960 graduate of Lourdes High School. From 1964-1966, he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. In 1966, he married his lifelong partner and wife, Pam Watts, in Rochester. In 1970, Jim worked as a firefighter for the Rochester Fire Department for 27 years until retiring in 1997. During this time, he also worked as a brick layer.
Jim was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman and he had a deep love for the outdoors and the area in which he lived. He was a member of a hunting club named “The Shady Bunch” with his friends. Jim was rarely found indoors. He spent most of his free time enjoying his many hobbies which included Arrowhead hunting, gold panning, ginseng hunting, morel mushroom hunting, and fishing, just to name a few. In his later years, he focused less on hunting animals and more on appreciating them. He had a way with animals and even befriended a wild owl that would follow him around. Later, he enjoyed his winter months fishing in Florida with his beloved wife.
Jim is survived by his wife, Pam of Byron; daughters, Tammy (Dave) Evans of Eyota, and Heather (Shane) Morgan of Byron; four grandchildren; Jeremy, Brandon (Elaina) Evans, Jacob (Jessica) Buruato, Marshall (Ally) Buruato, one great-grandson; Gideon Buruato; and his brother, Thomas O’Brien of Florida.
The Funeral Service for Jim will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening, May 4, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home along with one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Elba, MN.
Memorials are preferred to Season’s Hospice of Rochester.
Condolences
The family of James “Jim” D. O’Brien has received the following condolences.
So sorry for your loss, fond memory of Jim in school. Prayers for the family
Deep felt sorrow for your loss. Gail and I were blessed to have known Jim through his buddy and cousin Mike (col.) stevens.always the entertainer Jim will surly be missed. prayers coming your way.
HE LEAVES BEHIND A NICE FAMILY THAT HAS SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES . A VERY INTERESTING MAN . REST IN PEACE JIM
To Jim's Family: I'm sorry for your Loss. As a younger cousin, I used to tease Jim. He took it well. I'm sorry for his health issues and being taken too early. Take Care. May God Bless you and comfort you in your time of Sorrow. Eileen (Ellis) Wilcoxen.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Heather,Shane,Pam,Tammy and the rest of your families at this time of great loss. I didn’t know Jim for very long, but I do know this...he was LOVED...so very LOVED. My thoughts are with you all. Love,Andrea
My deepest sympathy to Heather and Shane . Also to the whole family. Go's bless you all in this time sorrow.
My condolences to Pam and the rest of Jim’s family. I worked with Jim on the Fire department, and was even lucky enough to go fishing with him. The old brown van that he drove alway contained many interesting treasures. Jim was a good friend and will be missed by everyone he knew. May god bless!