Gary O’Dell

September 23, 1940 - October 17, 2018

Gary Wayne O'Dell Gary Wayne O'Dell, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Wed. Oct 16, 2018 at N Kansas City, Hospital. He is survived by his sister Diana, his children Anne, Amy and Chad and his grandchildren Violet, Awais and Haaris. Gary taught in the Kansas City, KS-MO school systems for 40 years. He was a life-time educator. He loved education and learning and was a life time unrepentant dumpster diver as well as a humanist. He was born and raised in Excelsiour Springs, Mo. and kept life long connections with that community. Gary loved his friends, his neighbors, his community. He left us too soon and we will miss him like crazy. Per his wishes his body was donated to the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. His family will be holding a memorial services to honor Gary on Monday 4pm Oct 22 at 6120 NE 48th St. Kansas City, Mo. 64119, followed by a reception at his home 4728 NW Fisk Dr. Parkville, MO 64151Fond memories and words of comfort may be shared at www.CashattFamilyFuneralHome.com.