Linda Jean Odell

Linda Jean (Clarkson) Odell passed away on March 23rd 2011, a month after being diagnosed with lung cancer. She was born on October 21st 1948 to James "Vic" and Esther Clarkson. Linda was born and raised in Bellingham. After graduating from Bellingham High School in 1967, Linda attended Bellingham Beauty School. She worked as a beautician for a short time before going into the field of welding. Linda worked as a welder for Coastline Equipment Inc., and retired after 29 years of dedicated service. While welding was her true passion, Linda continued cutting hair for her close friends and family. Linda was a strong, independent, and hardworking woman who enjoyed the outdoors; she loved fishing and hunting. Linda was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her father Vic (Carol) Clarkson; her loving husband of 17 years, Jim Odell; sister, Vicky Albin; daughters, Becki (Steve) Savoia, Heidi (Jason) Ling, Brandi (Royce) Civico, son Steven (Holly) Hatter, and 10 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Linda Odell, 728 134th St SW Ste 101, Everett, Washington 98204. A Celebration of Life will be held at BIAWC, Saturday April 9th from 2:00pm. to 5:00pm, 1650 Baker Creek Place, Bellingham, WA 98226, visit www.biawc.com for directions.