Name: Visitation for ALBERT BODE
Start: 2017-04-07T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-07T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors

Oct. 11, 1932 - March 28, 2017 ANTONITO, CO Albert William Bode, II, 84, passed away March 28, 2017, at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Colorado with his loving wife and family by his side. Albert was born Oct. 11, 1932, in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Albert H. Bode and Dorothy Mercer Bode. Albert was united in marriage to Jeanette Ainsworth Bode April 16, 1955, in Oklahoma City. They shared a long and happy union until his passing. Al attended the Carnegie Institute of Technology and the University of Cincinnati, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1957. He graduated with honors and was the recipient of the Society of Ohio Award of Merit in Architecture. He worked as an architect for many years; he was a founding partner of Glover-Smith-Bode, Inc., Architects and Planners, based out of Oklahoma City. Al lived an extraordinary life and was a part of many organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, President of the Board of Governors of Licensed Architects of Oklahoma; Natural Council of Architectural Registration Boards; General Services Administration Public Advisory Panel on Architectural Services for Region 7; Honorary Director of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park; Citizens Advisory Group for the Oklahoma County Juvenile Justice Center; Preservation Oklahoma Organization; Stockyards City Main Street Board of Directors and the Stockyards Lions Club. Al was a contributing author on "The Courthouse: A Planning and Design Guide for Court Facilities." He also assisted on the book "Shaping a New Order in the Court," published by the National Center for Juvenile Justice. After retirement, Al and his wife moved to Colorado, the Bear Creek area, where he enjoyed and spent the last years of his life. They loved everything about this beautiful place and enjoyed their time there. He left a legacy to be remembered and will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Jeanette Bode, of Antonito, CO; children, Pamela Jones, Mark Bode, Grace Porter, Elaine Hill, and Albert Bode; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and sister, Faye Anne Zuckerman, of Michigan. He is also survived by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home at 4-6 p.m. Friday. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at First Christian Church, 201 E. 2nd St., Edmond, with interment following in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City. Contribution may be made in Al Bode's name to the Oncology Dept. of San Luis Health at 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101.

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Published by Oklahoman on Apr. 5, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for ALBERT BODE

10 Entries

January 24, 2019

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU HOPE AND STRENGHT IN THIS TOUGH TIME.
(HOSEA 13:14).

April 25, 2017

We will miss Al coming by the cabin with that white hat, a smile, and a honk. He was a good man and neighbor. Al was always friendly and had a great love of life. We miss you.
Dean and Mary Alyce Kahn

Duchess & Ken Roberts

April 25, 2017

Ken and I enjoyed viewing all the great family photos. We are sorry that we didn't get to know Al better. We always enjoyed talking to him and viewing your art collection. We know how much he will be missed! Ken and Duchess Roberts

Gorman Smith

April 24, 2017

Gorman and Sandra Smith

Dale Garland

April 20, 2017

Was one of my bosses for seven and a half wonderful years at GSB. Was a delight to work with. I will always remember him, all of the staff at GSB and his son Mark with fond memories.

Elaine

April 17, 2017

Thankful, Thankful, Thankful... that my father worked very hard so that my mother could stay home and raise her children. That we were always warm, safe and fed. That my father was a Christian and had devoted the last years of his life to Christ and people who needed a mentor. That He showed his love through protection and strength. That he fought like a hero and fought every fight out of love for his beautiful, sweet caring wife, which is my mother.
And then God called you home. And now dad you need to know...We will love and protect our mother with every part of our being!! We have got this Dad!!! And I know you will be awaiting our arrival! May you Now and Forever Rest In Peace!
I LOVE YOU DAD!!!

Herb & Rosie Bohannon

April 17, 2017

We first met Al when he was planning their future home and retreat in Bear Creek back in 1999 and Herb was on the architectural committee. It was very apparent that he was designing a home that he and Jeanette wanted to be warm, inviting, family oriented, and 'fitting into' the beautiful mountain surroundings. The end result is exactly that- a beautiful cabin that invites you in and welcomes you with an amazing display of art and architecture reflecting their love of beautiful things and their love of nature.
Al personally served on the Architectural Committee for many years and he and Herb had many enjoyable times swapping architectural stories and experiences.
Al was a kind and stabilizing influence for our community. He will not be forgotten.

Herb & Rosie Bohannon, Bear Creek & Albuquerque, NM

Grace Bode-Porter

April 16, 2017

My father loved nature and art. He had a way to explain and show things that made learning fun and educational. Sometimes as a child it seemed overwhelming and boring, but l as I grew older I really understood and valued what he was trying to teach us.
I remember driving past amusement parks and wishing we would stop, but he would just laugh and drive on so he could share what he really appreciated with us. He would take us to places like Tsa-La-Gi where we learned the story of the Trail of Tears, to the pueblos in New Mexico and Colorado, to where the buffalo roamed in the Wichita Wildlife Refuge, to Beaver's Bend State Park, to Alabaster Caverns, and it seemed like we visited every state park along the way. (Even though I would get car sick during the long drives.) He taught us how the American Indians lived off the land and how they made beautiful pottery. As an architect, he was fascinated by the pueblos, the ancient churches, the adobe houses, and how people who knew little about physics managed to create such great structures. He even used these principles in the construction of the house we grew up in Arrowhead Hills. The house had a high arched ceiling without rafters or any sign of support other than the walls. He used large stones columns outside the walls that prevented the weight of the ceiling from pushing out the walls. To me this was amazing, but to him it was tipping his hat to the architects that came before him.
He collected crosses, Kachina dolls, pottery, and paintings. He read books about the artists and could sometimes tell you either who created the piece or who influenced the artist that created the piece. He also carried forward the influence of the Bode Wagons and the influence of the Native Americans into his work as an architect. He used these to create a modern look that also reflected the past. You could see it in his houses, the stage used by Shakespeare in the Park, the Zoo Aquatic Center, even the hand written Christmas Cards where he hid money for us at Christmas.
One of my favorite nature excursions was to Beaver's Bend State Park where we secretly fed vanilla wafers to the raccoons, played miniature golf, rode horses, paddle boated, and fished. He loved to fish. He spent many of his Saturday mornings fishing various lakes, farm ponds, and trout streams. I remember him showing his accurate casting ability by casting into an old metal pot or perhaps he did it just to agitate my mother. He would take us on hikes and point out all the wildlife. When we visited him in Colorado, he would drive through the mountains just so he could show us a glimpse of a deer or elk.
My father loved music. We were the only house in the neighborhood that played jazz and rock n roll as loud as the stereo could play. My brothers and sisters and I would dance around the house and sing into anything that resembled a microphone. Sometimes he would dance with us. He was always on the front row of the Edmond Jazz Festival. He would have us bring him food and refreshments so he would not have to leave, lose his spot, or miss a single song. He really loved his music and taught me to enjoy music just as much.
My father taught me a lot. Not in the traditional sense of reading, writing, and arithmetic; but to respect history, art, music, the outdoors, to be traditional and proper to share what you love with others. We love you Dad. May you rest in peace

April 11, 2017

Dear Jeanette and Family,
My name is Virginia Fenner and my husband was Richard (Dick) Fenner. Dick passed away a year ago this past February so I know the pain you and your family are feeling. Dick loved Al and worked with him on many projects when he was with Harmon Construction Co. I have great memories of Dick talking about Al with much respect and admiration. Take care of yourselves and you will be in my prayers.

Cathy Nutt

April 7, 2017

I loved meeting the entire Bode family. I know Albert loved his family and was so proud of each one of you...That's the most important legacy on this earth...Fabulous family!

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