Obituary for Beryl J. Odren
Beryl J. Odren, 87, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation services have been provided by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Beryl was born December 28, 1932 in Speen, Buckinghamshire, England to Reginald G. & Alice (Pocock) Janes. She married John E. Odren on January 21, 1954 in High Wycombe, Bucks, UK.
Mrs. Odren was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. After her two children were into their school years she went back to school, earning her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. Beryl began her teaching career in 1973, teaching geography at Coldwater High School. Later she was instrumental in establishing the French language program there, and taught French for the remainder of her years with Coldwater High School.
Beryl enjoyed gardening and photography, and loved hearing from her former students. Later in life she enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren.
Beryl is survived by her husband John; her sons David Odren (Gerardo Garcia) of Chicago, IL, and Michael (Kathie) Odren of Coldwater; her siblings Edward (Jean) Janes of Lacey Green, Bucks, UK and Shirley Boekbinder of Winslow, Bucks, UK; her grandchildren Elizabeth (Cameron) Long of Fort Wayne, IN, Amanda Odren of San Bruno, CA, and Jonathan Odren of Coldwater; and her great grandchildren Julia & Benjamin Long. She was preceded in death by her brother Maurice Janes.
Memorials may be directed to Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org
Beryl was born December 28, 1932 in Speen, Buckinghamshire, England to Reginald G. & Alice (Pocock) Janes. She married John E. Odren on January 21, 1954 in High Wycombe, Bucks, UK.
Mrs. Odren was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. After her two children were into their school years she went back to school, earning her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. Beryl began her teaching career in 1973, teaching geography at Coldwater High School. Later she was instrumental in establishing the French language program there, and taught French for the remainder of her years with Coldwater High School.
Beryl enjoyed gardening and photography, and loved hearing from her former students. Later in life she enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren.
Beryl is survived by her husband John; her sons David Odren (Gerardo Garcia) of Chicago, IL, and Michael (Kathie) Odren of Coldwater; her siblings Edward (Jean) Janes of Lacey Green, Bucks, UK and Shirley Boekbinder of Winslow, Bucks, UK; her grandchildren Elizabeth (Cameron) Long of Fort Wayne, IN, Amanda Odren of San Bruno, CA, and Jonathan Odren of Coldwater; and her great grandchildren Julia & Benjamin Long. She was preceded in death by her brother Maurice Janes.
Memorials may be directed to Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org