Robert Weston Odell

Robert W. Odell (Bob) of Windsor, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 28th at the age of 92 years. Bob is survived by his loving wife and soul-mate, Ginny (or Virginia) and his four children Vicki (Bruce), Scott (Mary), Peter (Orchid) and Deborah (Grace). He enjoyed his nine grandchildren Aaron, Melissa, Brian, Molly, Alan, Kevin, James, Kyle, andPatrick and his five great-grandchildren Trenton, Bella, Alice, Logan and Jaxon. Bob was born in Pasadena, California, to Morgan and Ruth Odell. He grew up with his two brothers, Morgan and David, in Eagle Rock, CA where he eventually attended Occidental College. During college, he met his bride Ginny on the chapel steps. Soon after he served in the US Navy as a LTJG stationed in the South Pacific theater during WWII. After the war and completing college, Bob attended the University of Zurich studying International Affairs. Missing Ginny too much they moved up their wedding date and got married at the Church of England in Stockholm Sweden. Bob and Ginny eventually settled in Lake Oswego, OR and built their family by adopting four children. To satisfy his quest for life-long learning, the family moved to San Anselmo, CA where Bob earned a masters in theology from the San Francisco Theological Seminary. He later found a home at the University of California Berkeley Press where he was the production manager for twenty years. In retirement Bob and Ginny hit the open road traveling the US, Canada and Mexico in a 26’ RV. As RVers they became founding members of Park of the Sierras, SKPs RV park in Coarsegold, CA. They finally settled in Windsor where Bob enjoyed singing with the Healdsburg Chorus. Bob was an artist, activist, and avid sports enthusiast, enjoying any game on TV, as well as photography, painting, sculpting and singing. Bob was a loving and dedicated husband, father and friend. He always had a twinkle in his eye and smile in his voice. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Boys & Girls Aid, 018 SW Boundary Ct, Portland, OR 97239, http://boysandgirlsaid.org/