Alan G. Odean
September 20, 1951 — July 5, 2005
Alan G. "Al? Odean, 53, of 334 Pebble Lane, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at St. Luke?s Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a battle with an ongoing illness. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2005, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Del Bear. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.
Surviving are his wife, Marcie of Hiawatha; his daughters, Amy Grade and Angela Odean, both of Marion; a granddaughter, Lasondra Odean; two grandsons, Connor and Chase Grade; his mother, Dorothy Odean of Marion; two brothers, Carl J. (Pat) Odean and Brian (Robin) Odean; three sisters, Judy Stoddard and Sheryl Heiden of Marion and Linda (Dave) Cook of North Dakota; and previous wife, Deborah Odean of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl; a daughter, Christie; and a granddaughter, Latisha.
Alan was born September 20, 1951, the son of Carl S. and Dorothy (Etzel) Odean. As a young man, Al began working with Dick Arp as a painter. They became partners and Al eventually took over the business. Al?s wife, Marcie began working with him in 1991. As "Al Odean Decorating?, they have had many beloved customers who have also been wonderful friends.
Al was a wonderful man who always spread cheer to his friends and family. He always looked on the upside when things weren?t so good, never letting on to the pain he was in - not wanting his family to worry or feel bad for him.
His daughters and grandchildren were everything to him and he tried to spread joy and humor to everyone he met. He was a most wonderful, loving father and husband and will be so greatly missed. We Love You, Al !! Life will never be the same without you!!
A memorial fund has been established in Al?s memory.
Surviving are his wife, Marcie of Hiawatha; his daughters, Amy Grade and Angela Odean, both of Marion; a granddaughter, Lasondra Odean; two grandsons, Connor and Chase Grade; his mother, Dorothy Odean of Marion; two brothers, Carl J. (Pat) Odean and Brian (Robin) Odean; three sisters, Judy Stoddard and Sheryl Heiden of Marion and Linda (Dave) Cook of North Dakota; and previous wife, Deborah Odean of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl; a daughter, Christie; and a granddaughter, Latisha.
Alan was born September 20, 1951, the son of Carl S. and Dorothy (Etzel) Odean. As a young man, Al began working with Dick Arp as a painter. They became partners and Al eventually took over the business. Al?s wife, Marcie began working with him in 1991. As "Al Odean Decorating?, they have had many beloved customers who have also been wonderful friends.
Al was a wonderful man who always spread cheer to his friends and family. He always looked on the upside when things weren?t so good, never letting on to the pain he was in - not wanting his family to worry or feel bad for him.
His daughters and grandchildren were everything to him and he tried to spread joy and humor to everyone he met. He was a most wonderful, loving father and husband and will be so greatly missed. We Love You, Al !! Life will never be the same without you!!
A memorial fund has been established in Al?s memory.
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