Mr. G. Barry Odell

June 1, 1925 - May 23, 2014

Mr. Barry Odell of Turner Valley, Alberta passed away at the Oilfields Hospital in Black Diamond on May 23, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Barry was predeceased by his loving wife Norma in 2008. Barry is survived by his loving children: Patricia Odell, Toronto, Ont; Terry (Jeannie) Odell, Trenton, Ont; Lynn (Mark) Munson, High River,AB; Paul (Audrey) Odell, Cold Lake, AB; his grandchildren Bryce, Carley, Angela, Adrian; his great grandchildren Emily and Evan; his sister Dorothy Robinson, High River and several nieces and nephews. Barry was born in Montreal on June 1, 1925. He joined the RCAF in 1942, serving until his retirement in 1975. Barry married Norma in 1949 in Toronto. They lived in Goose Bay, Labrador, Germany & Cold Lake, AB prior to coming to Turner Valley in 1975. After retirement Barry worked seasonally at the Alberta Forestry station in Turner Valley as fire boss on summer fire suppression crews and later as bird dogger with the airborne fire suppression crews. In later years Barry served as Justice of the Peace and as a guard at the Turner Valley RCMP detachment. If desired in memory of Barry, the donor is asked to make a donation to their local food bank. A Celebration of Barry’s Life was held on Wednesday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Lewis Memorial United Church in Turner Valley. To send condolences and view Barry’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.