Barbara Joyce O’Brien, age 87 of North Platte passed away Thursday June 28, 2018 at North Platte Care Center.

Barbara was born November 27, 1930 in North Platte, NE to Harold and Laura (McMichael) Jolliffe.  She grew up and attended school in North Platte, NE.  She married Wayne Harriman and they later divorced.  She then married Scotty Engleman for many years and they later divorced as well.  She married Dan O’Brien and spent many loving years with him prior to his death.  Barbara worked for many years in North Platte until her retirement.  She enjoyed going to bingo two nights each week and being able to visit with all of her bingo friends.  She was a member of the VFW and Eagles Clubs; she enjoyed reading in her spare time, doing word search activity books, and watching game shows while relaxing at her home.  She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; she loved baking treats for them, especially around the holidays.

Barbara is survived by her children, Chris (Roger) Effenbeck of North Platte, Steve Engleman of Sutherland, Kevin Engleman, Sr., Harold Harriman,  and Terry (Wendy) Engleman all of North Platte; daughter-in-law Virginia Engleman of Sutherland; grandchildren Whitney(Justin) Petska of  North Platte, John Engleman of North Platte, Kristi Effenbeck of Lincoln, Shawna (Erik) Cassen of Topeka, KS, Trent Engleman of North Platte, Jennifer Brown  of North Platte, Becky Negley of Paxton, Tony Harriman of ID, Melissa Engleman and Tia (Anthony) Engleman of Cozad, Carrie Engleman of North Platte, and Randall (Phuong) Engleman II of TX, Sara (Brandon) Wilson and Joanna (Mike)Hoover of Kansas City; and several great, and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Laura Jolliffe; husbands, Wayne Harriman, Scotty Engleman and Dan O’Brien; son Edward and his wife Julie Engleman; son Randy Engleman; and grandson Kevin Engleman, Jr.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Care Center and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday July 10, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.  Inurnment will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday July 9, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.