Mary Rose O'Brien

Mary Rose O'Brien (Mary O) passed away unexpectedly on August
17th, 2014.

Mary was born on December 18, 1956 in Seattle, WA to Jeanne and John
O'Brien. A lifelong Seattle native, she attended St. Joseph's grade
school, Holy Names and Queen Anne high schools, and graduated Magna Cum
Laude from Seattle Pacific University while on a track scholarship.

Mary was currently employed by Neiman Marcus in Bellevue, WA. Her
career was primarily in the fitness industry, most notably at the
Seattle Athletic Club where she worked as an aerobics instructor for
many years.

She was passionate about sports and fitness and a pioneer in the
aerobics boom of the '80s. Mary embraced it with intensity;
encouraging, motivating and inspiring individuals with her "Body by
O'Brien" classes. She was warmhearted and generous, a natural born
teacher who loved nothing more than motivating people to be their best.
Mary loved everything fitness related, especially running, working out,
and water skiing. Outside of fitness, she enjoyed watching football,
spending time at the cabin on Camano, doing crossword puzzles, and
playing cards with her father.

Mary's greatest joy was being a mother. She was happiest spending time
with her son Blake enjoying life's simple pleasures. He was the light
of her life and her proudest accomplishment. A very distant second was
her love for the Seattle Seahawks who will definitely miss their 12th
Man this coming season.

A generous and giving spirit, Mary volunteered each year as an elf
delivering gifts on Christmas Eve through "The Forgotten Children's
Fund".

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her beloved son Blake
O'Brien Zeman, Godmother Bettie Smith, siblings Anne (Fran), John
(Susan), Julie (Steve), Frank (Deb), Patrick (Meagan), Joe (Debbie),
Kerri Hong, cherished nieces and nephews, wonderful relatives, and
countless lifelong friends.

A private family mass will be held.

Please join us in celebrating Mary's life on Monday, August 25, 2014
from 4:30 - 8:30 pm, at the UW Botanic Garden at the Center for Urban
Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St Seattle, WA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Eddie O'Brien Athletic
Endowment Fund at Seattle University" 901 12th Ave Seattle, WA 98122.
For online donations go to www.seattleu.edu - click on "Give" on the top
right then "Make a Gift" on the left nav bar. In appropriate sections,
please type Mary O'Brien "In honor of:" and Eddie O'Brien "In memory
of:".

Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com

Waving you onward...

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
HarveyFuneral.com