Norris Odde, 88, died Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of declining health.
Born March 17, 1927 in Thermopolis, he was the son of Martin and Ann Marie (Sorensen) Odde. Following school he worked various jobs including the Bureau of Reclamation for six years.
On May 21, 1950 he married Louise Walker in Thermopolis. Employed by Hot Springs County School District he was head of maintenance at Hamilton Dome School where he also owned and drove the school bus. The school district transferred him into Thermopolis where he became Transportation Supervisor for the schools. Norris retired in 1986 after 33 years of service.
A 60 year member of Malta Lodge #17 he was Past Master of the Lodge. Norris had just received his 50 year pin from Eastern Star, Vesper Chapter #19. There he had served at Past Patron and was Past Grand Patron for the state of Wyoming. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. His interests including fishing and traveling.
Loved ones surviving include his wife of 65 years; daughter, Vicki (Doug) Nichols, Thermopolis; sons, Hans (Kelly), Cody and Tim (Liz) Odde, Bullhead City, AZ; seven grandchildren and 9 great, grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nels, Harold, George, Martin Jr., James, Richard and sisters, Thelma and Lillian.
© Mortimore Funeral October 25, 2015
Born March 17, 1927 in Thermopolis, he was the son of Martin and Ann Marie (Sorensen) Odde. Following school he worked various jobs including the Bureau of Reclamation for six years.
On May 21, 1950 he married Louise Walker in Thermopolis. Employed by Hot Springs County School District he was head of maintenance at Hamilton Dome School where he also owned and drove the school bus. The school district transferred him into Thermopolis where he became Transportation Supervisor for the schools. Norris retired in 1986 after 33 years of service.
A 60 year member of Malta Lodge #17 he was Past Master of the Lodge. Norris had just received his 50 year pin from Eastern Star, Vesper Chapter #19. There he had served at Past Patron and was Past Grand Patron for the state of Wyoming. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. His interests including fishing and traveling.
Loved ones surviving include his wife of 65 years; daughter, Vicki (Doug) Nichols, Thermopolis; sons, Hans (Kelly), Cody and Tim (Liz) Odde, Bullhead City, AZ; seven grandchildren and 9 great, grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nels, Harold, George, Martin Jr., James, Richard and sisters, Thelma and Lillian.
© Mortimore Funeral October 25, 2015
Norris Odde, 88, died Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of declining health.
Born March 17, 1927 in Thermopolis, he was the son of Martin and Ann Marie (Sorensen) Odde. Following school he worked various jobs including the Bureau of Reclamation for six years.
On May 21, 1950 he married Louise Walker in Thermopolis. Employed by Hot Springs County School District he was head of maintenance at Hamilton Dome School where he also owned and drove the school bus. The school district transferred him into Thermopolis where he became Transportation Supervisor for the schools. Norris retired in 1986 after 33 years of service.
A 60 year member of Malta Lodge #17 he was Past Master of the Lodge. Norris had just received his 50 year pin from Eastern Star, Vesper Chapter #19. There he had served at Past Patron and was Past Grand Patron for the state of Wyoming. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. His interests including fishing and traveling.
Loved ones surviving include his wife of 65 years; daughter, Vicki (Doug) Nichols, Thermopolis; sons, Hans (Kelly), Cody and Tim (Liz) Odde, Bullhead City, AZ; seven grandchildren and 9 great, grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nels, Harold, George, Martin Jr., James, Richard and sisters, Thelma and Lillian.
© Mortimore Funeral October 25, 2015
Born March 17, 1927 in Thermopolis, he was the son of Martin and Ann Marie (Sorensen) Odde. Following school he worked various jobs including the Bureau of Reclamation for six years.
On May 21, 1950 he married Louise Walker in Thermopolis. Employed by Hot Springs County School District he was head of maintenance at Hamilton Dome School where he also owned and drove the school bus. The school district transferred him into Thermopolis where he became Transportation Supervisor for the schools. Norris retired in 1986 after 33 years of service.
A 60 year member of Malta Lodge #17 he was Past Master of the Lodge. Norris had just received his 50 year pin from Eastern Star, Vesper Chapter #19. There he had served at Past Patron and was Past Grand Patron for the state of Wyoming. He was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. His interests including fishing and traveling.
Loved ones surviving include his wife of 65 years; daughter, Vicki (Doug) Nichols, Thermopolis; sons, Hans (Kelly), Cody and Tim (Liz) Odde, Bullhead City, AZ; seven grandchildren and 9 great, grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nels, Harold, George, Martin Jr., James, Richard and sisters, Thelma and Lillian.
© Mortimore Funeral October 25, 2015
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