Rosemary O'Dell
July 25, 1933 - June 24, 2025
Obituary
Rosemary O’Dell of Kent, Washington, Passed on June 24th, 2025.
Rosemary was born on July 25, 1933 in Macon county Illinois to Ralph and Lucille McArty. After Rosemary Graduated From Niantic-Harristown high school in 1951, she married her high school sweetheart Aden M O’Dell on November 4, 1951. They went on to have three children, Maryrose, James Aden and Peggy Ann.
In 1957 Rosemary and Aden moved to Tukwila Washington where they started a Step company. In the late 70s They purchased Hazel‘s and Rogers candies. In retirement, they devoted their service to their Church Grace Lutheran in Des Moines, Washington.
Rosemary was predeceased by her spouse, Aden In 2009, Her Daughter, Maryrose In 1998 And her Son James Aden in 1957.
She is survived by her daughter, Peggy and Fluent of Kimberly Idaho. Her grandson, Jake Videen on Friday Harbor, Washington. Granddaughter Adeana Konopinski of Kirkland, Washington. Her great grandchildren, Taylor, Rose and Ryan James.
Services will be held at Bonney Watson Funeral Home 16445 International Blvd. SeaTac Washington. Viewing is on July 15 from 1 PM to 4 PM. Small service will be held on July 16 at 11 AM followed by burial at 12 PM.
Memorial/celebration of life to be held on August 2 at Grace Lutheran Church at 10 AM 22975 24th Ave. S., Des Moines, Washington.
If you wish to make a donation, please select your favorite charity in your area and make that donation in Rosemary’s name.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8
I’m so glad I got to visit with you, Aunt Rosemary! Who could have known you would have left us so quickly afterwards.
To Peg, Jake, Adeana, Taylor and Ryan
I’m truly sorry for your loss! Be good to each other for family’s sake. Life is short, no matter how many candles are on the birthday cake! 💖
Aunt Rosemary was one of the smartest women I’ve ever met, so mentally sharp. I brought my granddaughters to Seattle in 2018 and we made a visit to see her. My girls were so impressed how, at her age in her mid 80s, she was able to recall so much of life and communicate on an intelligent level. She had never lost her mental acuity nor her agility. I know here near the end of her days she struggled but she will always be remarkable. Loved her very much and I know she’ll be missed.