This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ODELL, LAWLER, BARSS, GRAHAM, BRACKEN, DENTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22243/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ODELL, Barbara B. Age 92 Of Richland, Michigan Formerly of Ellenton, Florida Died at the Laurels of Galesburg Monday, February 4, 2008. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI on November 14, 1915, to Harold DeB. and Gena T. (Lawler) Barss. She grew up in Ypsilanti, MI and was a 1933 graduate of Ypsilanti High School and received her BS degree from Simmons College in Boston, MA. She previously resided in Ypsilanti, MI and at Colony Cove in Ellenton, FL. Barbara retired from the Registrar's Office at Eastern Michigan University. Barbara was preceded in death by husband, Albert Odell in 1987 and by a special friend, Herron Thornberry in 1999. Surviving are two sons, Peter (Rusty) Graham of Richland and Michael (Cindy) Graham of Schoolcraft; three grandsons, Peter (Sherry) Graham, Christopher (Kristi) Graham and Andrew Graham; five great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, Anne (Eugene) Bracken of Belleville, MI and two step-grandchildren, Amy Bracken and Connie Denton. Barbara was a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Association and the Simmons College Alumni Ass! ociation. She enjoyed reading, attending Elderhostels, traveling and playing Bridge. Despite the difficulties of her last two years, she continued to show grace, humor and fortitude to family and caregivers. Per her wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be held. Arrangements are by Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurels of Galesburg Residents' Activity Fund. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.