Obituary

Galen Lee Oden 86 of Grandview MO passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Galen was born on August 23, 1938, in his grandparents’ home in Holton KS to Leslie & Helen Oden.  By 1949 Galen & his family moved & settled in Kansas City, MO.  Galen graduated from Center High School in 1957.  Galen was very active in the Boy Scouts & achieved his Eagle Scout.  He was also a runner in the tribe of Micosay.  Galen received his Associates of Art Degree while in the Air Force.  He spent 28 years in the military & retired as a Master Seargent in Mobility Support.  He later worked for Hallmark Cards & retired after more than 30 years’ service.

Galen is survived by his wife of 64 years Kathryn Oden, his sister Wanda Norton, his children, Gayle Powell, Marianne Giles & her husband David, James Oden & his wife Kimberly, Patricia Hatfield & her husband Tony, & Christopher Oden.  He had sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren, a great great grandson, and many nieces & nephews.

Galen is preceded in death by Leslie & Helen Marie Oden, James & Lucille Murray, Hugh & Menerva Oden, and Bill Hallaur & Elsie Cannon-Hallaur.

The visitation will be Wednesday June 11, 2025, at the Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit MO from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  Graveside service will be held at Holton Cemetery in Holton KS on Thursday June 12, 2025, at 1:00 pm.