Michael Robert O'Brien

Michael Robert O’Brien, 66, passed away April 25, 2017 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center surrounded by his family. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation on Sunday, April 30 from 3 to 5 P.M. and the funeral service on Monday, May 1 at 10:00 A.M. Burial will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines.

Mike was born on April 8, 1951 to Jim and Lorraine (Shannon) O’Brien in Council Bluffs, IA. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Hoover High School in the first graduating class of 1969. Mike was a proud Vietnam era U.S. Air Force veteran.

He worked for CenturyLink (formerly Northwestern Bell, US West, Qwest) for over 30 years, retiring in 2013. Mike was a past member of the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine and an active union member of CWA #7102. He loved bowling, golf and being with family and friends. Mike enjoyed watching movies, reading, and an occasional trip to Prairie Meadows. He was extremely proud of his award winning salsa that he perfected and brought to all gatherings of family and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Lorraine O’Brien; and his sister, Pamela Jean O’Brien. He is survived by and will be deeply missed by his children, Anna (David) Schneider and Neil (Sara) O’Brien; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Sarai and Isaiah Schneider, and Liberty and Ella O’Brien; brothers, Pat (Connie) O’Brien and Jerry (Carol) Cooper; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Urbandale Health Care Center for the care, friendship and love that they provided to Mike for the past 5 years of his life. They were very special to him.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the March of Dimes. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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