Kathryn L. (Kelly) Odle spent 27 years working at Arizona State University prior to her retirement. Her passion was for her family, friends and the service of Christ and her community. Kathryn was an active member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and crocheted hundreds of handmade gifts and hats for NICU babies and oncology patients at Banner Desert Children's Hospital.

She was preceded in death by; her loving husband Jack L. Odle, parents Lois P. (Jensen) Kelly and Robert A. Kelly. 

She was the loving mother of three sons, one daughter, four grandchildren, four great grand children and two nieces.

A memorial service was held on November 15, 2024. Memorials may be sent to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church or Banner Children's at Desert / NICU Celebration Wall, secure.bannerhealth.com (In honor of Kathryn Odle).