Birth date: Dec 14, 1936 Death date: Jul 12, 2012
Donald Eugene Oden of Centerville died on July 12 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born the son of Thomas (Britt) and Cora (Johnson) Oden on December 14, 1936 in Centerville, Iowa. Donald resided all of his lif Read Obituary
Vannessa and Vicki You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was always so friendly and treated all of us as family. I saw him a couple of summers ago at Double R and he knew me right away and we talked for quite a while. His big smile and kind ways will always be remembered. I lost my dad a number of years ago and know how hard this time is. I hope it helps to know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Judy (Laux) Minard Posted by Judy (Laux) Minard - Holts Summit, MO - friend July 25, 2012
My Dad was the strongest person that I know. He was strong physically, mentally, and emotionally. I remember as a little girl how he could out lift my brothers and brother in laws and how he would pick up my Mom and throw her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. My little sister and I would laugh and cheer as my Mom would sayPut me down Donald ! You will hurt your back! He was strong mentally as he could remember years worth of sale records and people's names and places they lived. He was very good with math. He never learned algebra during his school years but he could help me figure out math problems his own way and get the right answer. Once he helped my sister with a math problem and she was the only one in her class to come up with the right answer! Dad had to endure much sadness with the death of his parents,brothers a sister ,two wives and the also the loss of close friends. He believed in a heaven and always said he wanted to do what was right because he believed his mother was watching from above. He was a man of great emotion . I always felt great love from him all my life. I never went to bed while at home without hugging and kissing him goodnight. Once on my own he never left my home without a hug. He continued this with my own children as they entered our lives. I always felt he could fix anything. Once a doll of mine broke its leg and I began to cry. He told me he could make her as good as new maybe better. He bolted her leg back on good as new! I still have that doll today. Dad was protected by God so many times in his life. Many accidents on the farm could have been so much worse if not for divine intervention. My Dad was always my hero ,the one who would come at a moments notice the one with the best advice. I will miss him always and be forever grateful he was my Dad. I love you, Daddy. Your daughter, Valerie Posted by Valerie (oden) Bishop - Leon, IA - Daughter July 24, 2012
Dear Oden Family, I am thinking of you at this time and praying for your peace and comfort. In His love, Jean Beeler Posted by Jean Beeler July 17, 2012
Dear Vaness and family, So sorry to hear about your Dad. God bless you all, and i pray He wrap his loving arms around you at this time. Hugs, love ya Posted by Lana and Larry Zerby - Stockport, IA - friend July 16, 2012
Vaness, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. God Bless. Posted by Barb Melvin - Centerville, IA - friend of the family July 16, 2012
Dear Vaness and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God show comfort to you and your family. Posted by Larry and Kristine Cass - Stockport, IA - friends July 15, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was one of the good guys! He brought so much joy to our family. He loved talking about his children and grandchildren - my thoughts go out them. Posted by Marilyn Ross - Madison, WI - former sister-in-law July 15, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Hillary Lyons Posted by Hillary Lyons July 14, 2012
