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Morgan O'Dell Obituary

O'DELL, Morgan Michael May 1, 1971 - Dec. 25, 2007 Morgan succumbed to acute Leukemia on Christmas Day, December 25, 2007. Devoted father, he is survived by his beautiful sons, Michael Owen O'Dell and Hudsun Ray Harold O'Dell. Loving parents, mother, Sandra Sue Peterson-O'Dell, her fiance, Marshall Shirk; father, Michael Glen O'Dell, stepmother, Judy O'Dell, mourn the loss of their beloved son. He will be greatly missed by his devoted companion, Krysta Stark, and her daughter, Lilli. Morgan is also survived by his uncle, Garry O'Dell; and his aunts, Sarah O'Dell and Judy Peterson Norquist; his many cousins and their families. Morgan was preceded in death by grandparents, Harold and Gladys Peterson, Harold and Marjorie Moore; and uncle, Harold (Butch) Peterson. Morgan had a love for life and was a free spirit whose friends included people from all walks of life. He will be severely missed by his life-long friends in Manhattan Beach and Lake Arrowhead. A graduate of Mira Costa High School, Morgan was an exceptional athlete. He was a world class water ski racer, water and snow ski instructor, accomplished sailor and an award- winning soccer player. Morgan's heart of gold, mellow demeanor, positive energy and sincerity will truly be missed. Funeral Services, Saturday January 5, 2008 at the Church of the Recessional, Forest Lawn Mortuary 1712 South Glendale Ave., Glendale, California 91205. (800) 204-3131, 2 p.m. Reception immediately following: The Standard West Hollywood, 8300 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90069 Phone: (323) 650-9090

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 4, 2008.

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Kenneth Cook

December 29, 2025

Very much miss Morgan's zest for life

Darryl Roquemore

May 17, 2021

I just I just got the news after all these years my deepest sympathy goes out to the family.

Valerie Fee

January 16, 2008

Just heard the news. Morgan attended Young Visions Day Care Center in Manhattan Beach back in the 1980's. What a lovely boy he was. My sympathies to his entire family.

Walt & Carol Armstrong

January 10, 2008

Sue: I can't tell how shocked and saddened we were when we opened the Beach Reporter and read about Morgan's passing. We reread the article more than once to make sure it was Morgan. We had great times together and hope that his boys will help you with the sadness of everything.
Love you, Walt and Carol

Joyce Hargreaves

January 7, 2008

Susie I was shocked and saddened to hear of Morgan's passing. He was such a sweet kid and a lover of life. Please contact me when you can. Respectfully, Joyce (Gibson) Hargreaves

Samantha Baglioni

January 7, 2008

Since I can remember you were and always be my very best friend. I love you. I feel very fortunate to have shared the friendship we had. Most people dont ever get to have that.

Friederike Cook

January 5, 2008

I will miss Morgan's smile, his shy way, and the way he joked around with Kenny and myself. He died too young, but in the short amount of time he was on this earth he packed a lifetime of memories and adventures.

cheryl burnett

January 5, 2008

we are so sorry to hear of the death of morgan. we will all remember the many years and experiences of our families with morgan in our beloved lake arrowhead with all of our love the burnett famil mark,cheryl,todd troy and travis

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