Brian Edward O'Donnell

I did not know him personally really, just a few hours when he visited me with his family in switzerland. but after reading the story of his precious life I feel deeply impressed of all he did for mankind. a great man, a great father to dear colleen and her siblings. with all good wishes and much love to you all käthi

Betty and Brian provide me with the tools to be GOOD Person Without them who is what I would have been

Coach O Donnell was my wrestling coach in 1963 thru 1965. Coach was a mentor and a gentleman taught us all more than just wrestling He was a great human. RIP COACH.

Mr.O'Donnell was my typing teacher at East Valley. He always had time to talk to his students after class. During my Senior year he told me to tell my mother to let me enjoy my last summer vacation. After that you will be working the rest of your life! He was so warm, kind and approachable. He helped me to believe in myself and gave me a sense of self-esteem that I needed so badly back then. I know I will see him again in Heaven and he will greet me with his wonderful smile. What a pleasure...

Brian was a model of determination, personal convictions, and family. In the mid to late `60´s, he and Betty lovingly incorporated me into their family. He was a major influence in my life as an educator, coach, and as a man. "What do you value and how do you show it?", was his mantra. We agreed and disagreed on much but never at the cost of our mutual regard and friendship. My last lunch with him was full of swapping stories, telling jokes, and just remembering. COVID robbed us of more...

One of the best teachers ever!!!