James J. "Jim" Odale

His parents, Rose and Vincel Odale preceded him in death.

Jim and his wife Bette, of 56 years, moved to The Woodlands after residing at Westwood Shores in Trinity for 16 years where he enjoyed golfing and was active in Trinity United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He was a past Worshipful Master at Melrose Lodge in

Houston. He spent four years in the U.S. Navy and attended CalPoly Institute. He spent his entire career at Krueger Engineering. He is survived by his wife, Bette Dunn Odale; daughters, Debi Meschwitz and husband, Joe; Kay Omer and husband Jeff; sons, Jeff Odale and wife, Barbara; and Lee Odale and wife, Celina; Nine Grandchildren and Three GreatGrandchildren; brother, Leroy Odale and sister, Rosemary Sagasar of California; and a large extended family and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Forest Park, The Woodlands, located at 18000 I45 N. Graveside Masonic services will be at noon on Friday, February 26, at Brookside Cemetery located at 13401 Eastex Freeway. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2403 Rayford Road, Spring, TX 77386.

In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make donations to Faith United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 2403 Rayford Rd., Spring, TX 77386.