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John Odell Obituary
DR. JOHN GORDON ODELL
February 5, 1974 August 26, 2020
Dr. John Gordon Odell, 46, beloved husband, father, son, brother, physician, and friend passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2020.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 5, 1974, he attended Eldorado High and University of New Mexico, earning his medical degree from the UNM School of Medicine.
Dr. Odell was one of the most highly respected physicians in the medical community. For the majority of his career, Dr. Odell served as a Hospitalist at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, now with Centura Health Physicians Group.
John deeply loved his family and was an incredibly dedicated husband and father. He had an undying love for his family and moved mountains for them. His ear-to-ear smile was infectious and genuine; and everyone felt his incredible presence. John was an avid Seahawks fan, car enthusiast, fisherman, and pilot; and he passed away doing exactly what he loved, flying. He had a passion for living life to the fullest while taking his family along for an amazing ride.
Dr. John Odell is survived by his beloved family: wife DeAnna Odell; children Adam Odell, Emma Odell, Caden Beedle, Jaxen Beedle, and niece Alexandria Ballard; parents Gordon and Carol Odell of Tucson, AZ; and sisters Kathryn Stokes of San Antonio, TX, Karen Conner and husband Patrick of Los Alamos, NM, and Carolyn Odell and partner Jim Price of Phoenix, AZ.
A celebration of life open house will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the family residence.
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Memories and Condolences
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Toni
September 17, 2020
I am so sorry. We are crushed to learn of John's passing. God please have mercy on your beloved family. We are just so deeply sorry and we will be praying for your broken hearts.
Kerri Tremaroli
September 1, 2020
So very sad. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Bill and Joanne Bell & family
September 1, 2020
Our hearts and prayers are with John’s family, his wife and their children, and his Mom and Dad. My sister, Roberta, and her family and my family, all send our love from Houston. John’s mother, Carol, is our cousin. We wish we could be there to perhaps provide some comfort, but we are there in our thoughts. When John was preparing for his medical boards, he came to Houston and stayed with us while he took a preparation class. He was a delight and we so enjoyed the opportunity to get to know him. Our love and condolences
Joanne Bell and Roberta Schouten families
Dr. Melinda Hockensmith
August 31, 2020
John and I collaborated on many hospitalized patients over the last several years. He was an intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate, dedicated, capable and hard-working physician. Even on our busiest days, he always made time for a friendly exchange. I'll miss the camaraderie and friendship we shared and feel confident that everyone he worked with feels the same. He won't be forgotten. My deepest condolences to all his family.
Barbara A CUNNINGHAM
August 31, 2020
Did not know John, but would ike to send condolences to his family, especially his parents Gordon & Carol. My late husband worked with Gordon for many years in Albuquerque.
Debbie Miller
August 30, 2020
Deanna IAM so sorry about John he was a wonderful man and the best Dr I will miss him may you find peace and comfort
Melanie Williams
August 30, 2020
What an honor to have known Dr Odell. We shared many conversations about rhubarb pie. I even brought him his first rhubarb for his first pie attempt. He had a smile and kind hello for everyone. No one was beneath him. I will miss him terribly in the halls of Penrose. Love and care for you all. ❤
Shanna Bock
August 30, 2020
To the family. My deepest most heartfelt condolences to his family. It is so difficult to talk about his loss without feeling heartache for his wife and children. I would love talking about NM with Dr. Odell as I am native New Mexican and received my nursing degree in Albuquerque along with meeting my spouse at UNM. My husband said of course he is a good guy if he went to UNM. He will be truly missed by the 9th floor nursing staff as we are all grieving with you. May God comfort you in these difficult times and know that you are all in my prayers.
Sincerely, Shanna Bock, RN Penrose Hospital
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