BIRTH: Per SSDI and family knowledge.
NEWS: News article, James O'Brien; about 1947 [?]; NEW SMYRNA [BEACH NEWS?], New Smyrna Beach, FL; pg 1, col xx; location unknown for microfilm of this newspaper [personal copy, saved by family from date of event];
NOTE: Elks Present Awards at Faulkner School. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler J J Reilly is shown above presenting a $25 bond to Mary Snyder, who led the March of Dimes at Faulkner School, and C R Keesey is giving $5 to Jimmy O'Brien, who came in second at the school in the campaign, which was sponsored by the local Elks Lodge and of which Keesey was chairman. Includes photograph. [Mentions other presentations.]
NOTE: The date of this news article is unknown, Jimmy [James] O'Brien appears to be about age 10.
NEWS: O-NEW-0021MARRIAGE:
(1) - Jean Lauster
Wedding announcements; 1960; [unknown newspaper]; [unknown date]; married 27 Aug 1960, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co, MI; unknown resource, photocopy in possession of Patricia (O'Brien) Hellmers;
NOTE: [Photograph Mrs James O'Brien] Couple Married in Battle Creek. The First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek was the scene for the August 27 wedding of Miss Caroline Jean Lauster, of Battle Creek, and James Harold O'Brien, of Ann Arbor. The afternoon ceremony was performed by the Rev Allan J Weenik. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Lauster, of Battle Creek. Mr and Mrs Harold E O'Brien, of Standish, are parents of the bridegroom. Palms formed the background for baskets of white gladiola and satin bows held arrangements of ferns, accenting the aisles. The bride's floor length gown of silkanza was fashioned with long sleeves and a round neckline. Raised rosebuds of organdy accented the neckline and waistline. The full skirt fell from a large bow of silkanza at the back. Her illusion veil was held by a silkanza crown trimmed with seed pearls and pale pink raised rosebuds. She carried a cascade arrangement of white gladiola, florets inserted with pink rosebuds, surrounding a white orchid. Showers of pink rosebuds fell from the bouquet. Miss Connie Shaw, of Battle Creek, was the maid of honor. She wore a dress of pink silk organza, fashioned with a cowl neckline and a taffeta cummerbund with roses at the waist. A braided band of matching taffeta formed her hat. She carried a colonial arrangement of pink rosettes nestled in white carnations. Bridesmaids were Miss Sally Lauster, sister of the bride, and Miss Patricia O'Brien, sister of the bridegroom. Their dresses were identical to the honor maid's and they carried colonial arrangements of pink carnations with white rosettes. The brother of the bridegroom, Robert O'Brien, was best man. Ushers were Peter Vandervoort, of Battle Creek, and Phillip Gehring, of Detroit. Both are fraternity brothers of the bridegroom. Mrs J E Lonning, the soloist, was accompanied by Alexander J Turco on the organ. The reception followed the ceremony, in the church parlor. Assisting were Mrs H Pierce Niedermeyer, of Battle Creek, with the guest book, Mrs E J Swan, Mrs Felix Fliss and Miss Becky Lower, of Battle Creek and Mrs J D Blakslee, of Marshall, with the serving. After a wedding trip to Northern Michigan the couple will reside at 109 West Madison in Ann Arbor, where the bridegroom is employed at the Mental Health Research Institute. The bride is a 1958 graduate of Battle Creek High School and is presently attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. O'Brien graduated from Standish High in 1955 and is a 1959 graduate of the U-M. The rehearsal dinner was held Friday in the Crystal Room of the Hart Hotel, Battle Creek. An open house reception will be given by Mr and Mrs Harold O'Brien at their home on September 10, to honor the newlyweds.
NEWS: O-NEW-0024MARRIAGE:
(2) Connie Marfell - about 1981
(3) ___________
NOTE: According to letters written by James O'Brien to his sister, Patricia, it appears that he was separated from his first wife, Jean Lauster O'Brien sometime before 7 Nov 1979. It appears that he married Connie Marfell, age 32, between 11 Jan 1981 and 2 Feb 1981, he said they were married only about 3 months and separated by 8 Apr 1981. He was married for the 3rd time to an unknown person and divorced from her as well.EDUCATION: Dissertation found on the internet at University of Michigan, MIRLYN Library Catalog:
< http://mirlynweb.lib.umich.edu/WebZ/SearchOrScan?sessionid=01-34881-598692559 >
"Single Cell Activity in Cat Somato-motor Cortex During Classical Sensory-sensory Conditions."
Authors: O'BRIEN, JAMES HAROLD
Published: 1966.
Description: 145 p.
Location: Graduate Library--Call No: DISS 7782
Location: Grad Serials/Microforms--Call No: DISS FILM 7126NEWS: News article; 1966; THE DAILY IOWAN, Iowa City, IA; 11 Aug 1966, pg 7, col xx; location unknown for microfilm of this newspaper [personal copy, saved by family from date of event];
NOTE: Lecture Set Monday On Brain Cells, Dr James H O'Brien of the Centre d'Etudes de Physiologie Nerveuse de CNRS, Paris, will present the first Neurobehavioral Studies Program lecture at 3 p.m. Monday in the zoology auditorium. The lecture is the first of 15 on the brain and behavior. The series will be presented during the 1966-67 academic year and is a major part of the new Neurobehavioral Studies Program of the Graduate College. O'Brien, who received his training and degrees in behavioral neurophysiology and psychology at the University of Michigan, will speak on "Learning and the Behavior of Single Brain Cells, Studies in Classical Conditioning and the Micro-Electrobiology of the Central Nervous System." The lecture is based on his work both in this country and at the Institute Marey in Paris. He is returning to Paris from a two-week meeting of the Neurosciences Research Program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, held recently in Boulder, Colo. The Neurobehavioral Studies Program is supported by the National Institute of Mental Health for interdisciplinary training in neurobiology of graduate students in psychology, pharmacology and zoology and may eventually include graduate students and post-doctoral students in most of the basic medical sciences.
NEWS: O-NEW-0023HOBBY: Found on the internet at US Chess Federation:
< http://www.uschess.org/cc/champions.html >
Absolute Champions
1985: James H. O'Brien
1987: James H. O'Brien
1988: James H. O'BrienDIRECTORIES:
Portland, Multnomah Co, OR
1979-1987 Polks City Directories (R. L. Polk & Co.)
after 1989 Coles Cross Reference City DirectoryYear Page Names
1979 650 O'Brien James H & Jean; prof U of O - HSC h 2638 SW Custer St.
1979 650 O'Brien Jean tchr Portland Pub Schs r 2638 SW Custer St.
1980-81 642 O'Brien James H prof U of O - HSC h 2638 SW Custer St.
483 [Jean O'Brien listed at 3707 NE Simpson as O'Brien Jo 284-9888]
1982 620 O'Brien James H & Connie M; prof OHSU h 2638 SW Custer St.
620 O'Brien Jean Mrs. tchr Portland P PS h 3707 NE Simpson St.
1983 642 O'Brien James H & Connie M; prof OHSU h 2638 SW Custer St.
642 O'Brien Jean Mrs. tchr Portland Sch Dist h 3707 NE Simpson St.
1984 Directory not found
1985 656 O'Brien James H. prof OHSU h 2638 SW Custer St.
657 O'Brien Jean Mrs. tchr Portland Sch Dist h 3707 NE Simpson St.
1986-87 581 O'Brien James H prof U of O HSC h 2638 SW Custer St.
581 O'Brien Jean Mrs. tchr Portland Sch Dist h 3707 NE Simpson St.
1988 Directory not found
1989 and thereafter Directories do not have same kind of information
1990 No one listed at 3707 NE Simpson St.Telephone Directories (Pacific Northwest Bell) Only years checked
1982 O'Brien J [no address given] 284-9888
O'Brien James H 2638 SW Custer 244-8087
1983 O'Brien J [no address given] 284-9888
O'Brien James H 2638 SW Custer 244-8087
1984 O'Brien J [no address given] 284-9888
O'Brien James H 2638 SW Custer 244-8087
1985 O'Brien James H 2638 SW Custer 244-8087
O'Brien Jean [no address given] 284-9888
1986 Directory not checked
1987 O'Brien James H 2638 SW Custer 244-8087
O'Brien Jean [no address given] 284-9888NOTE: After a long illness with Dystonia (Spasmodic Torticollis), Jim committed suicide.
DEATH: Per SSDI:
NOTE: OBrien, James H, born 12 Mar 1937, died 03 Aug 1999 (V), last residence Portland, Multnomah, OR, last benefit none specified, issued Michigan.DEATH: Certificate of Death James Harold O'Brien; 1999; Oregon Department of Human Resources Health Division Center for Health Statistics, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; 3 Aug 1999, File #03973; Oregon Department of Human Resources Health Division Center for Health Statistics, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR;
NOTE: James Harold O'Brien, male, died 3 Aug 1999/Found, age 62, birthplace Flint, MI, date of birth 12 Mar 1937, died decedent's home, 2638 S W Custer Street, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR 97219, occupation Graduate Professor, business Oregon Health Science University, divorced, white, education 5+ years, father's name Harold O'Brien, mother's name Eleanor [no maiden name given], informant Timothy O'Brien, son, disposition cremation, place of disposition Oregon Crematory, Portland, OR, Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 12639 SW Winterview Drive, Tigard, OR 97224-0701, date filed 9 Aug 1999, time of death unknown, pronounced dead 3 Aug 1999, 9:42 a.m., Nikolas Hartshorne, MD, State Medical Examiner, 301 N E Knott, Portland, OR 97212, cause of death self-inflicted contact handgun wound to head, no autopsy, manner of death suicide, date of injury ?30 Jul-3 Aug 1999, time of injury ?, how did injury occur, shot self with 9 mm pistol, place of injury, in home, 2638 S W Custer Street, Portland, OR.
DEATH: O-CVD-0034OBITUARY: Obituary James Harold O'Brien; 1999; THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, Portland, Multnomah, OR; 15 Aug 1999, pg D-11, Col 2; Public Library, Portland, Multnomah, OR;
NOTE: James Harold O'Brien. James Harold O'Brien died Aug 3, 1999, at age 62. A private service will be held. Mr O'Brien was born March 12, 1936, in Flint, Mich. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees and doctorate in physiological psychology from the University of Michigan and held a post-doctoral fellowship at the Institut Marey in Paris, France. He moved to Portland in the early 1960s and was a professor of medical psychology at Oregon Health Sciences University for more than 20 years before his disability retirement in 1985. Survivors include his son, Timothy of Portland; sister, Pat Hellmers of Springfield, Ill.; brother, Bob of Farmington Hills, Mich.; and one grandchild. Disposition was by cremation. The family suggests remembrances to Doernbecher Children's Hospital or Dystonia (Spasmodic Torticollis) Medical Research Foundation, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2430, Chicago, IL 60601-1905.
OBITUARY: O-OBT-0071CREMATION ASHES DISPERSAL: E-mail dated 23 Oct 2000, from Timothy O'Brien, he stated, "Jenni and I finally spread my dad's ashes up in the gorge by where I had spread my mom's ashes about 14 years ago. It really did help give us some closure, since we have been putting it off for over a year. The funny thing was, I still hadn't gotten up the energy to call the crematorium and this guy pulls up on a beautiful Sunday morning in an old Corvette with the top down. I was out working in the front yard and had no idea who he was. He walks up with a gift bag in hand and gives it to me. I still had no idea who he was or what he was bringing. Then he says that he is from Autumn Funeral and Cremation and had lost our phone number from when we moved. He decided that we might want to do something with the ashes since it was such a beautiful day. It worked out very well actually, Jenni and I grabbed the dogs and got a last minute baby sitter for Cooper. We hiked 2.5 miles straight uphill to a place called "Angels Rest" in the Columbia gorge. We couldn't have picked a better day; the leaves were just starting to turn for fall and it was a sunny crisp fall day (about 65 degrees.)
BIRTH: Per SSDI.
NOTE: Jean's parents were Kenneth Lauster and Jeannette Lauster, per SSDI, they were born and died as follows:
Lauster, Kenneth C, born 26 Nov 1909, died 27 Mar 1993, last residence Sun City, Maricopa, AZ, last benefit none specified, issued North Dakota.
Lauster, Jeannette, born 13 May 1915, died Feb 1982, last residence Sun City, Maricopa, AZ, last benefit none specified, issued North Dakota.MARRIAGE: Wedding announcements; 1960; [unknown newspaper]; [unknown date]; married 27 Aug 1960, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co, MI; unknown resource, photocopy in possession of Patricia (O'Brien) Hellmers;
NOTE: [Photograph Mrs James O'Brien] Couple Married in Battle Creek. The First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek was the scene for the August 27 wedding of Miss Caroline Jean Lauster, of Battle Creek, and James Harold O'Brien, of Ann Arbor. The afternoon ceremony was performed by the Rev Allan J Weenik. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Lauster, of Battle Creek. Mr and Mrs Harold E O'Brien, of Standish, are parents of the bridegroom. Palms formed the background for baskets of white gladiola and satin bows held arrangements of ferns, accenting the aisles. The bride's floor length gown of silkanza was fashioned with long sleeves and a round neckline. Raised rosebuds of organdy accented the neckline and waistline. The full skirt fell from a large bow of silkanza at the back. Her illusion veil was held by a silkanza crown trimmed with seed pearls and pale pink raised rosebuds. She carried a cascade arrangement of white gladiola, florets inserted with pink rosebuds, surrounding a white orchid. Showers of pink rosebuds fell from the bouquet. Miss Connie Shaw, of Battle Creek, was the maid of honor. She wore a dress of pink silk organza, fashioned with a cowl neckline and a taffeta cummerbund with roses at the waist. A braided band of matching taffeta formed her hat. She carried a colonial arrangement of pink rosettes nestled in white carnations. Bridesmaids were Miss Sally Lauster, sister of the bride, and Miss Patricia O'Brien, sister of the bridegroom. Their dresses were identical to the honor maid's and they carried colonial arrangements of pink carnations with white rosettes. The brother of the bridegroom, Robert O'Brien, was best man. Ushers were Peter Vandervoort, of Battle Creek, and Phillip Gehring, of Detroit. Both are fraternity brothers of the bridegroom. Mrs J E Lonning, the soloist, was accompanied by Alexander J Turco on the organ. The reception followed the ceremony, in the church parlor. Assisting were Mrs H Pierce Niedermeyer, of Battle Creek, with the guest book, Mrs E J Swan, Mrs Felix Fliss and Miss Becky Lower, of Battle Creek and Mrs J D Blakslee, of Marshall, with the serving. After a wedding trip to Northern Michigan the couple will reside at 109 West Madison in Ann Arbor, where the bridegroom is employed at the Mental Health Research Institute. The bride is a 1958 graduate of Battle Creek High School and is presently attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. O'Brien graduated from Standish High in 1955 and is a 1959 graduate of the U-M. The rehearsal dinner was held Friday in the Crystal Room of the Hart Hotel, Battle Creek. An open house reception will be given by Mr and Mrs Harold O'Brien at their home on September 10, to honor the newlyweds.
NEWS: O-NEW-0024DEATH: Per SSDI:
NOTE: OBrien, Caroline, born 22 Jan 1941, died Sep 1986, last residence not specified, last benefit Portland, Multnomah, OR, issued Michigan.
NOTE: According to James O'Brien, Jean died 2 Sep 1986.NOTE: Jean Lauster O'Brien died at the age of 45 after a battle with breast cancer.
BURIAL:
NOTE: Per e-mail from Timothy O'Brien, his mother's ashes were dispersed in the Columbia river gorge, Portland, OR, see James O'Brien notes.
BIRTH: From family knowledge and SSDI.
MARRIAGE: From family knowledge.
NOTE: Bob and Mary O'Brien bought the variety store business in Standish, Michigan, from Bob's father and they ran it for several years under the name of O'Briens V & S.
NOTE: Found on the internet, talking about the "Our Theatre" in Standish, Michigan:
< http://www.water-winterwonderland.com/location.asp?ID=1916&type=5 >
The Our was owned by Everett & Gertie Perrin. They sold it in the early 1960s to Larry Raymond, who converted it to a furniture store. The furniture store burned down later, and a V & S Variety store was built on the site. The V & S store became an Ace Hardware around 2002.NOTE: After Bob and Mary sold the O'Brien V & S in Standish, Michigan, they became on-site managers of Freedom Square Apartments, Farmington Hills, Michigan, an independent living facility for senior citizens. Mary continues to live and work there as of 7/2006.
DEATH: Per SSDI:
NOTE: Robert L Obrien, born 28 Jan 1939, died 13 Nov 2003, last residence not given, last benefit none given, issued MI.NOTE: After a long battle with the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and bouts of depression, Bob committed suicide.
OBITUARY: Obituary Robert L O'Brien; DETROIT NEWS, THE, Detroit, MI; 16 Nov 2003; Farmington Community Library, Farmington Hills, MI;
NOTE: O'Brien, Robert L, November 13, 2003, age 64. Beloved husband of Mary for 39 years, loving father of Kathryn (David) Lindstrom, Lynda (Eric) Mitgutsch, and Edward O'Brien. Grandfather of Aaron and Ryan. Dear brother of Patricia (Norman) Hellmers and the late James. Uncle of Timothy, Jennifer, and Jeffrey. Funeral services Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington (one block west of Farmington Road). Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Interment Tuesday 2 p.m. at Maple Grove Township Cemetery, Kaleva, MI. Memorial contributions can be made to Freedom Square c/o Mary O'Brien.
OBITUARY: O-OBT-0074BURIAL:
NOTE: Bob is buried in the Maple Grove Township Cemetery, Kaleva, Michigan. Kaleva is the community that Mary's family is from and a decision was made to bury Bob there.
BIRTH: From family knowledge.
MARRIAGE: From family knowledge.
NOTE: Bob and Mary bought the variety store business in Standish, Michigan, from Bob's father and they ran it for several years under the name of O'Briens V & S.
NOTE: Found on the internet, talking about the "Our Theatre" in Standish, Michigan:
< http://www.water-winterwonderland.com/location.asp?ID=1916&type=5 >
The Our was owned by Everett & Gertie Perrin. They sold it in the early 1960s to Larry Raymond, who converted it to a furniture store. The furniture store burned down later, and a V & S Variety store was built on the site. The V & S store became an Ace Hardware around 2002.NOTE: After Bob and Mary sold the O'Brien V & S in Standish, Michigan, they became on-site managers of Freedom Square Apartments, Farmington Hills, Michigan, an independent living facility for senior citizens. Mary continues to live and work there as of 7/2006.
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BIRTH: From family knowledge.
MARRIAGE: From family knowledge.
NOTE: Lynda and Eric live in Dundee, Michigan, as of 7/2006.
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BIRTH: From family knowledge.
MARRIAGE: From family knowledge.
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BIRTH: From family knowledge.
NOTE: Ed lives in Commerce Township, Michigan (near his mother Mary O'Brien), as of 7/2006.
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BIRTH: From family knowledge.
HISTORY: A letter was written to the Arenac County Independent [newspaper], Standish, MI, on 20 Jan 1982, asking about their back issues. Al Perlberg wrote back to say that they have copies of the Independent from its establishment in 1883, but they are in bound book by calendar year and that they don't have individual copies. He said that individuals would be welcome to look through them. [Letter discarded 3/2004.]
SCHOOLS: A letter was written to Standish-Sterling High School, Standish, Arenac Co, MI, on 20 Jan 1982, to ask about their records. They stated they do not have any yearbooks left for the year 1962. There were school pictures taken every year, but they are not able to make those available for individuals. [Letter discarded 3/2004.]
SCHOOLS: A letter was written to Saginaw General Hospital, Saginaw, Saginaw Co, MI, on 20 Jan 1982, to ask about their records from Saginaw General Hospital School of Nursing. They wrote back and included a copy of the final transcript of Patricia Irene O'Brien, stating that when the School of Nursing closed in 1969, the final student records were the only records that were kept. [Letter discarded 3/2004.]
MARRIAGE: From family knowledge.
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BIRTH: From family knowledge.
SCHOOLS: Newspaper article, probably from the Arenac County Independent, Standish, MI, unknown date, about May 1966:
NOTE: Mr and Mrs Harold O'Brien and daughter, Patricia, left Thursday for River Forest, Ill, to attend the commencement at the Concordia Teachers' College. Norman Hellmers, fiance of Patricia, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Teaching on Friday, May 27, at the Quadrangle on the campus. [Transcribed here, article discarded.]MARRIAGE: From family knowledge.
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BIRTH: From family knowledge.
NOTE: Jeffrey teaches 5th Grade at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Valparaiso, Indiana, as of 7/2006.
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