Myrna Odell

MYRNA ODELL Click here to view Myrna's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Myrna Ethel McLing Odell, 69, passed away January 21, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Shull and his staff and Aspen Home Health and Hospice. She was born December 6, 1939 in Rigby, Idaho. Leland McLing and Dorris Jones McLing Meyer were her parents. She attended schools in Idaho Falls and Salmon, and graduated from Preston High School. She also graduated from Vogue Beauty College and became a beautician. She worked as a bookkeeper, in sales, and as a clerk.. She married Gary Arno Odell on February 7, 1964 in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in July of 1964. They raised three children together. Myrna was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.She served a Central Staes Mission at Independence, Missouri. She enjoyed needlework, card making, painting, traveling, and home decorating. She especially loved being with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include: Her husband, Gary Odell of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter, Heather (Mike) Baler of Ucon, ID Son, Thayne (Tammi) Odell of Idaho Falls, ID Son, Eric (Holly) Odell of Ririe, ID Her mother, Dorris Meyer of Madison, South Dakota Brother, Lynn (Sharon) McLing of Preston, ID Sister: Janet (Loren) Tobler, Tempe, AZ Brother: Jack (Peggy) Meyer, Madison, South Dakota Sister: Susan (Jason) Barber, Tallahassee, FL Brother: Reynold (Michelle) Meyer, Tallahassee, FL 11 Grandchildren: Jaxson, Cody, Colton, and Cheyenne Odell; Brendan, Justin, Erica, and Megan Odell; Stacey McFadden, Gina Baler, and Kevin Baler. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Heidi, her father, step-father, and grandparents. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009 , at the Osgood 39th Ward Chapel (7940 North 35th West), with Bishop Bruce Machen officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m at Wood Funeral Home, (273 N. Ridge) and from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolencees received online: Bob and Maureen Parks Our sympathy to you, Digger, and your family at this difficult time. Know that we are thinking of you and wish you peace. Robert Larson rdleasyrider@aol.com I was so saddened to get the report from Kay that Myrna had passed away. Kay sent a picture of Myrna and Gary at the 45th Class Reunion. I was going to attend but, I was right in the middle of chemotherapy treatments. I am in remission at this time and I hope that it is for a long time. I was just thinking that when Myrna and Lynn were growing up in Preston, they lived just up the street from where I grew up, on East Oneida. There was a lot of fun times walking home from school together and so on and so forth. Like I said, I am sad. Good luck to everyone and we love you all. Bob and Dolly Larson, Preston, ID Dee Olson deehurr@yahoo.com Just let you know Mom and I will come up to be with you on Thursday and will try and be there Wednesday evening. Things will start to calm down and be easier as time goes on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family . Mel & Renee Hansen Farnsworth Love and condolences from her former roommate and bridesmaid. We are saddened, and pray for your comfort. We know you can all be together as a family again with Heavenly Father. Noel Kimble noelkimble@Yahoo.com I was so sorry to read about Myrna's passing. I haven't seen her for a long time but enjoyed bowling with her on the Argonne league many years ago. I'm sure she will be missed. Noel Kimble Vicki V Ellis I can't tell you how much I miss Myrna. She was a part of my life once a week at the Vogue for more years than I can even remember. We confided in each other, laughed, and cried. Even through she had been sick for a very long time, to me she talked of it seldom. I found her to be a fighter. She loved her family, she always tried to be there for them. She did speak of them often. Gary, you have been a wonderful husband and caregiver. I am very glad to have had Myrna in my life and to have you as a friend. Dave and I wish you and your family the very best. Vic Alvin & Jessie Taylor taylorqc@aol.com So sorry to hear about your mother our deepest sympathy for you and your family. Charlene Bennett Gregory greghyc@msn.com I was sadden to hear of Myrna's passing. I hope she didn't have to suffer long. She was a great friend and classmate. We spent many Saturdays making vinegar taffy together. We always burned our finger but the next Saturday we would get together to do it again. We had great fun as young girls in North Preston. I feel blessed to have been her friend.