Mary Imogene "Imo" Odaffer

Mary Imogene "Imo" (Coover) Odaffer, 82, of Parsons, went to be with the Lord at 7:50 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society in Parsons where she had resided since February 27, 2012. She was born January 22, 1931, at Erie, Kansas to Guy L. and Opal V. (Austin) Coover. She attended Dennis and Parsons schools and later Parsons Junior College. On July 6, 1950, she married Elmo E. Odaffer at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, now Faith United Methodist Church, in Parsons with the Rev. Walter Brant officiating. She taught at Whittier School west of Parsons for one year before moving to Anchorage, Alaska where she worked in a bank for two years while her husband, Elmo, was serving in the U.S. Army. Upon returning to Parsons, Elmo and Imo ran Good Luck Fish Bait for over 50 years before retiring. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, the Faith Builders, past President of the Faith United Methodist Women for many years, and an active member of the Optimist Class from its beginning. Her passions were her love for God and her work for the church. Her special ministry was visiting shut-ins. She attended nursing home church services, organized birthday and Bingo parties for Elmhaven West and also organized Christmas basket projects for her church and shut-ins every December, along with many other church activities. Imo was honored by the Faith United Methodist Women by being presented a Special Mission Recognition pin and certificate for all she has done through the years for the entire church. She loved spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren's sporting events and school functions. During retirement, she and Elmo enjoyed visiting relatives and going on many fishing trips. Survivors include: Husband – Elmo Odaffer of the home Two Sons – Steve Odaffer and his wife, Kipra Parsons, KS Glen Odaffer and his wife, Candy Rockmart, GA One Daughter – Opal Odaffer Parsons, KS Six Grandchildren – Ryan Odaffer and his wife, Lindsey; Krista Thompson and her husband, Corey; Justin Odaffer, Jordan Odaffer, Matt Shipps and Chris Shipps Three Great-Grandchildren – Brailyn, Katelynn and Brooklynn Odaffer She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne Coover and Guy Coover; one son, Rev. Victor E. Odaffer; and one grandson, Tyler Odaffer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the Faith United Methodist Church, 3035 Crawford Avenue, in Parsons. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Friday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Memorials are suggested to Faith United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary Imogene "Imo" Odaffer, please visit our flower store.