Jack John O’Brien Jr. passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Holy Rosary Health Care under the care of Holy Rosary Hospice from complications associated with Spondyloarthritis. Jack was 55 years old.
Jack, the son of Jack John O’Brien, Sr. and Judith Jane Seaman O’Brien was born February 1, 1964 in Seattle, Washington. Jack’s formative years included a series of moves from the East coast to various places throughout Montana. Jack’s junior high and early high school years were spent in Miles City before attending and graduating high school in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada. During his teen years, Jack developed a love for farming and ranching and continued this work after graduating high school. In 1987, Jack took a job at Pine Hills School For Boys where he served as a cottage life attendant until being promoted to program manager. Jack remained at Pine Hills School until a job-related injury prevented him from functioning in his capacity there. During Jack’s time with Pine Hills, he met and married Sandy Sevesind. Together, Jack and Sandy raised their seven children. Jack and the family enjoyed traveling, barbequing, outdoor activities, demolition derbies and raising several bichon puppies. Jack also enjoyed carpentry, country music, cooking and in recent years found an interest in genealogy.
Jack was preceded in death by his father and mother; his sister Anita O’Brien Ritz; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Sevesind; his father-in-law, Earl Sevesind; and numerous aunts and uncles. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 27 ½ years, Sandy; his children: Jamie (Mark) Teeters of Miles City, MT; Kristen (Richard) Newby of Helena, MT; Meghan (Mark) Brown of Cooperstown, ND; Eric (Larisa) Jensen of Coeur d’Alene, ID; Caitlin (Buddy) Webster of Billings, MT; Steven O’Brien of Missoula, MT and Heather O’Brien of Washington D.C.; ten grandchildren: Sara, Zach, Payton, Khalin, Ellie, Greta, Audrey, Lily, Allie & Fox; a great granddaughter Haisley Marie; his sister, Lori(David) Wyss of Garland, TX; several aunts and uncles; special friends Edna Jensen, the Steve Wagoner family; Kim and Alan Brown; Kay and Jerry Collins; and Paul and Yolanda Ferguson.
Private family services will be held and burial in Cohagen. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Judes or to the charity of one’s choice.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Marty Scheid says
I am very sorry for your loss, I knew Jack and will miss him.
Denise Harvey says
May the Lord Bless you with comfort and cherished memories!
Marcy Parks says
Heather, Caitlin, Sandy, and families, I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was a wonderful man. My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri and Ray Schmidt says
We are so sorry for your loss. I did not know Jack personally but when he used to come into Brewster’s Deli, he just seemed so kind and nice. He just had a gentle aura around him.
Please know we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time!
Dee Bickle says
Sandy and family , We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all
Wendy S Ballance says
We’re so sorry for your lost. Our thoughts & prayers are you with all in this difficult time. My God be with you & bless each of you.
Mark Browning says
I’m sorry to hear the news of your loss. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Jack through conversations over the back fence; being “neighborly”.
Robin Thompson says
My thoughts and prayers to the Obrien family at this most difficult time! I work with Heather and will continue due to help her through the tough times moving forward.
Barbara Ashley says
Kristen and family. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Shelley Killen says
I am sorry for your loss. I remember Jack well from school with lots of good memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marla Malley says
I knew Jack when he was married to Deb and we were good friends . So sorry for your family’s loss Sandy and I wish you all well. God’s blessings to you all.