- Date Of Birth: September 16, 1937
- Date Of Death: March 15, 2014
- State: Arizona
Dick passed suddenly in a boating accident. Doing what he loved. He was born in Denver, CO to Robert and Earline O’Dell fifth of nine children. He was an employee with United Airlines since he was 17 years old. Started in the galley was promoted to ramp service hard work dedication was able to work his from the galley to the Captain seat. He retired after 43 years of service.
Dick served in the Colorado National Air Guard and spent time called to active service during the Berlin Crisis. He was always a strong supporter of the Military and made it a point to always be seen wearing a red shirt on Fridays to support the Remember Every Deployed troop Friday.
He was an avid and talented sportsman. From golfing, skiing, hunting, and anything in between. He loved most to be outdoors and spent hours working on anything from his golf swing to working on his family houseboat in Lake Powell.
He spent many years living in Steamboat Springs, CO where his heart remained. He retired to Mesa, AZ in 2003. Was an active member of Alta Mesa Golf Club. He leaves behind Nancy O’Dell, four sisters Elaine Ontivaros (Joe), Linda Grace, Donna Underwood (Robert), Catherine Dicus (Art), Son Darin O’Dell (Bobbie), Vicki Jones (Britt), Steve Svensson (Marsha), Donna Trapp (Dennis), 6 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. Countless nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and 1 sister. May God rest his soul.
