Sandra “Sandy” Ann O’Brien, 70, of Miles City, MT, peacefully passed away at Holy Rosary Extended Care midday on May 16, 2023.
Sandy was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on November 30, 1952, the only child of Dorothy L. and Earl A. Sevesind.
For most of Sandy’s life, she called Miles City home. Her school years were spent in Miles City where she graduated from Custer County High School in 1971. She attended MCC as part of the nursing program, graduating there in 1973, and earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Montana State University-Bozeman in 1974.
Sandy married in December 1975. Four daughters and two sons resulted from this union: Jamie, Kristen, Meghan, Eric, Caitlin, and Steven.
Sandy worked at the hospital in Sidney, MT, for one year beginning in 1974, but she spent most of her career as a nurse at the Custer County Rest Home and Pine Hills Correctional Facility. Sandy opened a small children’s clothing store, Basically Baby, on Main St. in Miles City in the late ‘80s serving the community for several years. On March 11, 1992, she married Jack J. O’Brien and together they welcomed a daughter, Heather, in 1994. Sandy retired from Pine Hills in the late ‘90s and became a full-time caregiver to Jack.
Sandy’s hobbies included shopping from QVC and HSN and planning crafts and organizing her craft room. She loved her label machine. She had an extensive CD and DVD collection, and though she avoided the camera, she was a champion at sorting and labeling pictures of her kids and grandkids. Sandy and Jack loved their Bichons: Shawn, Beau, and Bella, who brought them many years of joy. Before moving into Holy Rosary Extended Care in November 2016, Sandy spent a good deal of time researching her family tree. Genealogy helped her reconnect with several of her family, most of whom lived or live in Minnesota.
Sandy was preceded in death by her mother (Dorothy), father (Earl), and her beloved husband (Jack).
Sandy is survived by her children Jamie (Mark) Teeters of Miles City, Kristen (Richard) Newby of Helena, Meghan (Mark) Brown of Miles City, Eric (Larisa) Jensen of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, Caitlin (Buddy) Webster of Billings, Steven (Autumn) O’Brien of Missoula, and Heather O’Brien of New York City, New York, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and her best friend Edna Jensen, whom she loved like a sister.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Holy Rosary Extended Care staff for the many years of care given to Sandy.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10:30 am at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
10:30 AM
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Teal Dobie says
Sandy, my heart hurts. You will forever hold a special place in my heart. I’m so sad I’ve been on leave and didn’t get to say goodbye but I will hold onto our memories and our last conversation… To her family, I’m so sorry for your loss, I loved your mother and I’m thankful for the relationship we built. Rest in paradise Sandy♡
Dee Bickle says
So sorry for your loss! Prayers and hugs!
Marcy Parks says
Heather and family, I am so sorry! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Joyce Nyberg says
Meghan and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you as you move through this sad chapter.
Denise Harvey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you share and cherish precious memories and time together.
Denise and Jay Harvey and family
Shannon Mcclain says
I will cherish our late night conversations, always a pleasure to hear your laugh and see you smile, please rest easy sandy girl.
Kimber Cooper says
Sandy was also was a wonderful lady! I am so sorry O’Brian family. Lots of love and prayer to you all at this time.
Julie Krutzfeldt says
I have many fond memories of my friendship with Sandy. We were young mothers together and had many laughs with our rambunctious broods. My sincere sympathy to her children and extended family.
Jan Munroe says
My sincerest condolences to Sandy’s children.
Scott,& Sue Jens says
Meghan, and family, we were neighbors back in the day, when Due and I were living South Stacy. We got to know your mother, since we had all of her children in class, including you. Your moi was a very sweet and understanding person, we enjoyed our conversations we had. Sue and I sending our condolences and prayers 🙏🙏.
Jackie Stroh says
Rest In Peace Sandy!! Sympathy to the family in the Loss of your mother.
Audrey Haumschild says
Rest in peace Sandy. You had your good and bad day . But you had a sweet sole . I know you found my Eric and gave him a big Hug for Me. Love you rest at peace with the love of your life. Jack. ❤ ❤
Steph says
Sandy, it’s been my honor to be your daughter’s friend, and I’m forever grateful to you for bringing her into the world for her loved ones to know. It always felt nice to hear that you asked about me on your calls with Heather, even though we never got the chance to meet. I hope you’re resting well with Jack now.
Stabler Hazel says
Heather, I’m so sorry to hear about your Mother. My prayers go out to you. God loves you ♥️
Katy Harbaugh says
Jamie, Kristen,and your families may your memories hold you tight and bring you peace. She is with Jack on an adventure watching over all of you!