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Jack O'Dell Obituary
86, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend completed his earthly life on March 21, 2011 in Chandler, AZ. Born June 29, 1924 in Salt Lake City, UT. Served in US Navy during World War II as a Quartermaster from 1942 - 1945 aboard the USS St. Lo and USS Kalinin Bay. In 1966 moved to Tempe, AZ. Jack retired from Republic Airlines and predecessors after 50 years of service. Jack is survived by his wife Nancy Morgan O'Dell; son, Garry (Lolly) O'Dell, daughters; Dianne (Robert) Werber; Becky (Douglas) Gillespie; Annette (Michael) Larsen, 10 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; sister Twylia Allred, niece Patti Johnson, and nephew, Jack Allred. In Celebration of his life, there will be a Visitation from 5-8pm, Tuesday, March 29, with a Funeral Service at 11am, Wednesday, March 30 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Interment will follow at 1:00PM, at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, The Dobson House, 1188 N. Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ 85224-4004. -
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack O'Dell
April 3, 2011
Hello Nancy,
You have our sympathy and I'll keep you in my prayers.
Alice and Don Black
(Alice Reardon)
March 30, 2011
I was a Flight Attendant with Bonanza and Airwest. I knew Jack long before because my Mother, Fran Scheinbaum, worked with him from the 60's. He was dedicated and exceptional at his job. My prayers are with you and your family.
~Rita Scheinbaum Hirshberg, Universal City, Texas
Chris House
March 30, 2011
I too worked for Jack in the America West QA Depaertment. He was a great mentor and a great boss. I always looked forward to running in to him at the RC airplane field and catching up. He always had a smile and a kind word. He will be missed.
William Huey
March 29, 2011
Jack was my manager in the Quality Assurance department at America West airlines many years ago and I remember how supportive and understanding Jack was, along with his sense of humor. Jack was a wealth of knowledge in the business and shared his experiences with all of us. We will all have great memories of Jack. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Gina Archuleta Bascomb
March 29, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of Jacks passing. I have fond memories of him and your family. Now my mom and him can catch up on old times at Bonanza and Hughes Airwest.
Barbara Saunders
March 28, 2011
Nancy, "you" know I loved and respected him dearly. He was always one of my favorits. My prayers are with you and your family
March 28, 2011
I worked for Jack during the Hughes Airwest days in Phoenix. Condolences to Nancy and the family. Rest in Peace Jack.
Clarice Lovelace, Victorville, California
Ray Dahl
March 27, 2011
I only knew of Jack through the many kind words from Jack Dumire, who has also 'walked on.'
I'll catch up with ya both later...
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