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Welcome to the memorial page for
Jay Cowan Odum
January 16, 2017 Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Henning Hoerster
on June 10, 2020 6:06 AM
A candle was lit by Wanda Williams Ruffin
on November 11, 2017 3:01 PM
Deepest condolences to the family of Jay. Member of LHS class of 1966.
Deepest condolences to the family of Jay. Member of LHS class of 1966.
Message from Joan Redmile
February 7, 2017 10:34 AM
Bernadette, you and your family are in my prayers. Jeff and I had many wonderful memories of parties and get togethers at your home. I'm so thankful that our paths crossed and there was no better place than in Asturias. Jay C will never be forgotten and neither will you.
A candle was lit by Nelida Noval Mosqueda
on January 27, 2017 3:58 PM
Message from John Auerbach
January 23, 2017 8:23 PM
JC Odum
JC Odum was a good man, great by many measures. JC loved his family, he loved his friends, he loved cooking, gardening, and he dearly loved music. But more importantly, he treated people well. He treated all who encountered him with dignity, respect, and compassion. In my mind, this characteristic makes him truly great man.
JC was a good cook and he loved to socialize. His signature barbeque item was a pig roast.
If you we invited to his place, you could be assured of good food, lots of it, great conversation, and entertainment. JC and his family were talented and musically oriented. JC had a sound system that truly enhanced his families’ performance.
I first met JC in Asturias, España. JC and I became a good friends and we worked together in España, Asturias Site for many years. JC was the Site Construction Manager. We interacted on a daily basis and our working relationship excellent.
I was starveling back and forth to España so I was able bring some critical items from the USA, various pots and pans, a gas tank for his rototiller, etc. I enjoyed doing and so did JC.
JC and Bernadette rented a unique old historic house, 350 years old. Old homes in Asturias did not have an address, only a name. So how do you find it? You need directions and when you get close you can ask the neighbors for the house by name and they will direct you. Everyone knows the house by name. In today’s world of GPS navigation, I wonder how you would program it.
JC loved to socialize and so did all his friends. He had a very likeable personality and blended into to the local Spanish culture very well. JC was loved by all, expiates and natives. What a loss.
I recall a great barbeque party, JC was a great cook and host. As the party began to breakup, JC asked that I stay to discuss an issue. After everyone left, JC brought out 4 bottles of some special high end spirits. I distinctly recall two of the brands, Bushmills Single Malt and Glenmorangie Malt Scotch. The idea was that we would just taste a small amount of each one and then discuss its qualities. My plans to return to my apartment that evening were not realized and I ended up sleeping over on the floor of an upstairs bedroom. It may seem uncomfortable, but I did not notice.
You couldn’t have a better friend than JC Odum.
My sincerest sympathy to Bernadette, James, Caitlin, Tara, and the rest of the family,
John Auerbach
JC Odum was a good man, great by many measures. JC loved his family, he loved his friends, he loved cooking, gardening, and he dearly loved music. But more importantly, he treated people well. He treated all who encountered him with dignity, respect, and compassion. In my mind, this characteristic makes him truly great man.
JC was a good cook and he loved to socialize. His signature barbeque item was a pig roast.
If you we invited to his place, you could be assured of good food, lots of it, great conversation, and entertainment. JC and his family were talented and musically oriented. JC had a sound system that truly enhanced his families’ performance.
I first met JC in Asturias, España. JC and I became a good friends and we worked together in España, Asturias Site for many years. JC was the Site Construction Manager. We interacted on a daily basis and our working relationship excellent.
I was starveling back and forth to España so I was able bring some critical items from the USA, various pots and pans, a gas tank for his rototiller, etc. I enjoyed doing and so did JC.
JC and Bernadette rented a unique old historic house, 350 years old. Old homes in Asturias did not have an address, only a name. So how do you find it? You need directions and when you get close you can ask the neighbors for the house by name and they will direct you. Everyone knows the house by name. In today’s world of GPS navigation, I wonder how you would program it.
JC loved to socialize and so did all his friends. He had a very likeable personality and blended into to the local Spanish culture very well. JC was loved by all, expiates and natives. What a loss.
I recall a great barbeque party, JC was a great cook and host. As the party began to breakup, JC asked that I stay to discuss an issue. After everyone left, JC brought out 4 bottles of some special high end spirits. I distinctly recall two of the brands, Bushmills Single Malt and Glenmorangie Malt Scotch. The idea was that we would just taste a small amount of each one and then discuss its qualities. My plans to return to my apartment that evening were not realized and I ended up sleeping over on the floor of an upstairs bedroom. It may seem uncomfortable, but I did not notice.
You couldn’t have a better friend than JC Odum.
My sincerest sympathy to Bernadette, James, Caitlin, Tara, and the rest of the family,
John Auerbach
Message from Julie (Jones) Anderson
January 22, 2017 8:11 PM
I was shocked and saddened to see news of Jay's death. He was such a big personality and I have fond memories of his presence at different times in my life. I am also saddened with our loss of contact.
Here's hoping time and memory heals the ache in your hearts; and, for what it's worth, I will be thinking of you all.
Julie
Here's hoping time and memory heals the ache in your hearts; and, for what it's worth, I will be thinking of you all.
Julie
Message from Debbie DiMaio
January 22, 2017 6:48 PM
Bernadette I am so sorry for your loss. You n your family are in my thoughts at this time of sadness.
A candle was lit by Debbie DiMaio
on January 22, 2017 6:43 PM
Message from Chema Mezquita
January 22, 2017 2:00 PM
Jay C,
you leave exceptional memories to your Asturias team,
you leave a great legacy; leadership, safety, family values,
your team, your friends, we say now "good times", "good construction manager",
y por encima de todo, un hombre bueno,
descansa en paz, querido amigo
you leave exceptional memories to your Asturias team,
you leave a great legacy; leadership, safety, family values,
your team, your friends, we say now "good times", "good construction manager",
y por encima de todo, un hombre bueno,
descansa en paz, querido amigo
A candle was lit by Chema Mezquita
on January 22, 2017 1:52 PM
Message from Joy & Jacques Reichling
January 22, 2017 9:29 AM
Dear Bernadette, Caitlin and James, I write this with a heavy heart and very fond memories of Jay and the time we spent together in Luxembourg. I drove today to your house just to sit outside and think of all the good cooking he did there and the welcome hospitality he extended to our family. He was a great man with a welcome smile and infectious laugh. Our thoughts of friendship are with you in this time of profound sadness and loss.
Message from Bernadette
August 24, 2017 5:26 PM
Hello Joy and Jacques,
I 've only just read the condolences on Jay's page and thank yiou so much for your thoughts. I understand congratulations are in order for a new daughter in law.
Love, Bernadette 302-766-5760
I 've only just read the condolences on Jay's page and thank yiou so much for your thoughts. I understand congratulations are in order for a new daughter in law.
Love, Bernadette 302-766-5760
Message from John Polling
January 21, 2017 7:37 AM
Rest in peace my friend, you have been so special to me that words are too small to expess my gratitude, for ever on my mind. Dear family wish you strenght and love to overcome this loss. John Polling, the Netherlands
Message from Pepe Utrera
January 20, 2017 4:41 PM
Jay C, we will miss you. You have left us very soon, my friend. A part of our best ever professional times is gone with you too but all the people that had the privilege of knowing you, your forever Asturias Team, will always remember you and what we learnt from you: trust, confidence, generosity, clear ideas, etc.
Hasta siempre querido Jay C. Te llevaremos siempre en nuestro corazón!
Hasta siempre querido Jay C. Te llevaremos siempre en nuestro corazón!
A candle was lit by José Utrera
on January 20, 2017 4:31 PM
Message from Francisco Santos
January 20, 2017 12:27 PM
querido J.C.
a lot of memories and images come to me thinking on you
Part of you will be always in Asturias with us
Part of us will be always with you... wherever you are
Forever in our mind, forever in our heart.
gracias, amigo
Hasta siempre, te queremos
a lot of memories and images come to me thinking on you
Part of you will be always in Asturias with us
Part of us will be always with you... wherever you are
Forever in our mind, forever in our heart.
gracias, amigo
Hasta siempre, te queremos
Message from Susana Suarez
January 20, 2017 11:58 AM
Your respect towards others and the way you genuinely cared for everyone will be forever in our hearts. May you rest in peace our dear JC.
A candle was lit by Susana Suarez
on January 20, 2017 11:57 AM
A candle was lit by Mitch Hill
on January 20, 2017 8:24 AM
Message from Danny Liggett
January 20, 2017 7:32 AM
A good friend that will be missed. I have many good memories of working with JC. I will look back on them kindly and smile.
Message from Montse Suarez
January 20, 2017 4:28 AM
Many hugs from Asturias Spain, we will miss our "cow boy", he will always be in our minds.
Message from Jorge Scursoni
January 20, 2017 4:27 AM
Rest in peace, my friend!!!
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