She was born with a thirst for living that was never quenched. In her short 89 years here she became:

Activist for the disadvantaged and marginalized, actress, artist, beader, chef, composer, dancer, designer, drummer, florist, gardener, glassblower, huckleberry picker extraordinaire, mime, mountaineer, merry maker, painter, pianist, poet, puppeteer, sculptor, singer, storyteller, spelunker, teacher, Tinkerbell, weaver, writer, woodworker/carver, voyager

And most of all dreamer, wife, matriarch to many, friend

With a marvelous sense of wonder her constant companion, Marilyn Ruth Boeger O’Brien born in Iowa on July 26, 1935 departed this life on the morning of May 30, 2025. New exciting adventures beckoning.

She enriched lives and we had front row seats:

Gary Lee O’Brien, Husband of 72 years

Children: Debra Winters (Steve)

Diane Wyatt (Don Slater)

Dan O’Brien (Maaza)

Denise O’Brien (Bill Nicklason)

Dairn O’Brien (Yvette)

Delayna Skadorwa (Chris)

Grandchildren: Bethamie Hewitt (Roger)

Stephanie Witte (Curtis)

Garrett Winters (Holly)

Muneit Dorsey (Ethan)

Dan O’Brien Jr.

Dairn O’Brien Jr.

Gia O’Brien

Mathew Skadorwa

Macie Skadorwa

Great Grandchildren: Cole Hewitt, Kinzie Hewitt, Sophia Witte, Cecelia Witte, Alayna Winters, Kaiya Winters, Eli, Caleb, Gideon Dorsey

And her brother Larry Boeger (Charlene)

As it was her way, please come join us with all the color and flair you’re inspired to bring and lets MAKE MERRY!

Saturday, August 2, 2025 11am-3pm at Einan’s Sunset Garden Event Center. Food, Drink, laughter guaranteed.

Bravo, Marilyn, BRAVO