Ted was born in Stockton, Kansas on February 1, 1922, the son of Edward Oddy and Marie (Orestad) Oddy. He was raised in Sioux City, Iowa where he attended school. Ted met the love of his life, Dorothy Long and the two were married on March 22, 1944. On December 8, 1942, he joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged on April 27, 1944. Following his discharge, he returned to Sioux City for a short time before moving to Miles City, MT in 1950. Upon his arrival to Miles City he began working for Bill Aldrich painting and eventually purchased the company from him. Ted operated Custer Decorators until the late 1980´s when he was forced to slow down due to ill health, but still enjoyed helping when he could.
Ted enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed his time traveling to Yellowstone Park where he learned almost every trail in the park. Ted had a natural ability to tell a great story. He could often be heard telling his many life stories to his grandkids and great-grandkids. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Ted is survived by his children: Larry (Diane) Oddy of Manhattan, MT; Gary Oddy of Miles City, MT; Ted Oddy of Sioux Falls, SD and Lynelle (Harry) March of Kinsey, MT; two sisters, Gladys Heeren of Sioux City, Iowa and Edna MaHoney of Omaha, NB and eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Ted is also survived by his special friend Bonnie Viall.
Ted was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents and one brother, Lewis Oddy.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held at the Custer County Cemetery with full military honors with a luncheon to follow at the VFW in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family Receive Friends
16:00 to 18:00
Friday February 17, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
14:00
Saturday February 18, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family Receive Friends
16:00 to 18:00
Friday February 17, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
14:00
Saturday February 18, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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DANIEL @ SUMIKO DINARDI says
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. THE GENERAL WAS A GREAT GUY. ITS GOING TO TAKE ONE HELL OF A PERSON TO TELL STORIES LIKE HE DID,FROM
HITCHING RIDES ON TRAINS, HUNTING AND CLEANING FISH UP AT THE LAKE.HE WILL GREATLY BE MISSED.
DAN AND SUMI DINARDI
BILLINGS MT
Shannon Holmen says
So sorry to hear of your dad. He was a nice man. I’m sure you have some fun memories to last a lifetime. Our prayers, Bryan & Shannon Holmen
Kotzea Family says
Deppest condolences, thought, prayers and love to your family at this time of grief and loss.
Don and Linda Hall says
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Brenda Esser Koski says
Dearest, Teddy, Gary, Lynelle (Harry), Larry and family! My deepest sympathies to all of you, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss, Big Ted! I have many fond memories of your father, he will always have a special place in my Heart! My thoughts and Prayers are with you all, God bless, Love Brenda!
Sheila Kale says
When I think about Ted, my first thought is always, he could have written a book with all his stories. I also enjoyed hearing him tell of his life adventures.
Kim Kelly Peterson says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denise Harvey says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.