

April 5, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to Jerry and Jean O'Brien.
Tim was one of seven children, raised in Chicago and California. Tim, along with Ruth, graduated from Anaheim High School, Anaheim, California.
Tim enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served his country honorably for 24 years with two tours in Vietnam and one tour in Desert Storm, before his retirement.
He was a vocational Instructor for Rio Salado College, Perryville Prison in Goodyear for 5 years.
Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Ruth Irene O'Brien; one son Jason A. Rumsey; Three Daughters Stephanie A. O'Brien, Stacey A. Moore and Shawn A. Phillips; eight grandchildren Dillon, Mason, Declan, McKenna, Lily, Morgan, James and Sadie; two brothers John (Debbie) O'Brien and Steven O'Brien; three sisters Cheryl (Acel) Fisher, Cynthia (John) Vetter and Carolyn (Nick) Castro; and a host of relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister Cathryn O'Brien-Smith.
The Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ and where the Funeral Service will be at 10 AM, Thursday, April 19, 2012.
Please visit Tim’s online memorial, www.surprisefuneralcare.com, (623) 546-800
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