Paul Neil Odegaard Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Paul Neil Odegaard of Missoula, Montana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Paul left this world on July 8, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Paul may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wesley Odegaard and Audrey Odegaard (Gauslow) of Billings; and his siblings, Leon Odegaard of Red Lodge and Aliene Drews (Ed) of Santa Cruz, California.. He is survived by: his wife Ande Barney; his children, Doug Odegaard (Robyn) of Missoula and Pam Odegaard of Missoula; his grandchildren, Isaac Odegaard of Missoula and Cana Odegaard of Boulder, Colorado; and his brother John Odegaard (Jacque) of Costa Mesa.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Missoula Alliance Church (100 E Foss Ct, Missoula, MT 59803).
In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions to be made to The Arc of Western Montana, an organization that reflects Paul's lifelong dedication to helping others. They can be found at https://thearcwmt.org. for donation information.
