Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Odette, Caroline Kathryn Dr. July 25, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. August 1, 2020

Caroline Odette
Dr. Caroline Kathryn Odette passed away peacefully in her Houston, Texas home 
on Saturday, July 25, 2020, following a brief, but valiant, battle with 
cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Anastas F. Pass; daughter, Erin Bosco 
(Michael); grandchildren, Henry Bosco and Zoe Bosco; her brother John Odette 
(Renee)and their sons, Jan, Cullen, and Johnathon; her niece Olivia Odette an 
nephew Owen Odette; beloved aunt, Patricia Brush, and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William George Odette and Mary 
Kathryn "Kay" Odette; her brother, David Odette; and sister-in-law, Mary 
Odette.

Caroline was born in Guelph, Ontario, on December 6, 1961, and her family 
moved to Ionia, Michigan, when she a child. After attending Ferris State 
University and the Illinois College of Optometry, Caroline embarked on a long 
and successful career. She was a highly respected medical optometrist, 
specializing in the treatment and management of ocular diseases. She was a 
member of the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of 
Optometry, the Texas Optometric Association, and the Volunteer Optometric 
Service to Humanity, among others. In 1989, though Chicago would always be in 
their hearts, Caroline moved with Anastas to Houston, where they lived to 
this day.

It is an understatement to say that Caroline was an animal lover. From 
childhood on she was surrounded by a menagerie that at various times included 
dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Her most recent furry companion w Leo, 
a Yorkie-Chihuahua mix who followed her wherever she went and occupied her 
lap at every opportunity. Caroline was an avid gardener who delighted in all 
things that grew from the ground, but especially loved roses and her Meyer 
lemon tree. She was an outstanding home chef and baker whose exceptional 
sticky pecan rolls will never be equaled. Caroline was known for her 
impeccable taste, and her sense of style encompassed both her wardrobe and 
her home. She loved to travel across the world, from the wilds of Scotland 
and the ruins of Greece, to the northern shores of Michigan's Upper 
Peninsula.And though she enjoyed traveling to her old haunts in Canada to 
visit her family, after many years as a resident alien, she became an 
American citizen in November 2014 (though she always observed Canada Day).

Caroline will be greatly missed by her friends and family, most especially by 
her husband, who made her laugh their whole life together.

The family would like to extend a note of thanks to MD. Anderson for their 
exceptional care of Caroline. She was effusive in her appreciation of the 
quality of the staff and facilities.

There will be no service held at this time, due to pandemic concerns. In lieu 
of flowers, please consider making a donation in Caroline's name to the M.D. 
Anderson Cancer Center: gifts.mdanderson.org
Online condolences may be made at GeoHLewis.com

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