IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Glenna Mae

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Odell

September 19, 1933 – May 3, 2011

Obituary

OGDEN CITY - Glenna Odell, 77, surrounded by her family passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2011 following an extended illness. She was born on Sept 19, 1933 in the City of Ogden, Utah, a daughter of Ivan and Leora Kennedy. She was the oldest with her twin brother of 7 children. She attended Ogden City schools and graduated from Ogden High School in 1951. In 1952 she was married to Richard H. Dixon (Divorced) in 1975. Later she married Doyle Odell on October 19, 1986. She worked for the Federal Forest Service early in her working career and transferred to Hill AFB where she worked until retirement. As an active member of the LDS Church, Glenna served in many capacities. She was an inspiration to anyone who had the privilege of knowing her, showing us how to stand up and face the adversities and challenges of life. She was a very kind and generous person, who gave so much and took so little. She was respected and loved by all who knew her. Glenna loved the outdoors especially riding the ATVs, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. She won the National Amputee Ski Association Down Hill Slalom Races in Lake Tahoe, Reno, Nevada. Her favorite pastime was riding the 4 wheelers with the grandchildren in Bear Lake. She was preceded by her daughter Glenna, sister Joan and her grandson Trevor. She is survived by her Husband Doyle Odell, her brothers: Glenn, Rod, Jerry, Dennis and Dewayne, her children: Donald W. (Kathrine) of Draper, Utah, Richard K. (Peggy) of West Haven, Utah, Teri L. Johnson of Riverdale, Utah, Debbie (Duff) Wakefield of Fruit Heights, Utah, and Mechelle of Riverdale, Utah, 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral Services and a Celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 11:00 am at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah. A viewing will be held Tuesday May 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Leavitts Mortuary. A viewing will also be held at Leavitts Mortuary before the services from 10 to 10:45 am. Interment will be at the Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park. Visitation Information Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Leavitts Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street, , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map Service Information Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Time: 11:00 am - Leavitts Mortuary Address: 836 36th Street, , Ogden, UT, 84403 801-394-5556 | Map
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