Carol A. O'Brien

O'BRIEN, MRS. CAROL A. Grand Haven, MI Mrs. Carol A. O'Brien, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2003. She was born in Holland, MI on March 1, 1938 to Arthur & Catherine Sebasta Tanis. Carol married Earl M. O'Brien in Angola, IN on August 6, 1955. Mrs. O'Brien enjoyed life to the fullest right to the end, always placing her family first. She shared a passion for traveling, camping, biking & hiking to her final day. She volunteered extensively at Bluffton School in Muskegon & Grand Haven Schools. She passed her dedication of working with youth on to her children. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Grand Haven. Survivors: Husband, Earl M.; 4 sons, Earl ''Bill'' Valerie O'Brien of Muskegon, MI & their children: Billy, Tami Michael Amy O'Brien of Grand Haven, MI & their children: Michael Thomas Alexandra O'Brien of Grand Rapids, MI & their children: Matthew Timothy Kimberly O'Brien of Holland, MI & their son: Sam; 3 daughters, Kimberly Jamal Steward O'Brien of Grand Haven, MI; Kelli Paul Tindall of Grand Haven, MI & their children: Robert & Hannah; Cathleen O'Brien of TN & her daughter: Kelli Lynn; 2 brothers, Robbert Sandra Tanis of Grand Haven, MI & Ted Tanis of Rothbury, MI; sister-in-law, Victoria Tanis of Muskegon, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Arthur ''Bomber'' Tanis & by granddaughter Cecelia. She spent her last days celebrating life & not in suffering. Service: Wednesday, November 19, 2003, 10:00 AM at Clock Funeral Home with Fr. William Langlois officiating. Interment at Lakeshore Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 3-5 & 7-9 PM at Clock Funeral Home. Memorial: St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. Clock-Grand Haven