Obituary: Tressa Marie Odegard

Tressa Marie Odegard of Hailey, Idaho, died as she lived ... peacefully. Tressa lost her battle with progressive MS when she took her final breath on Mother's Day, May 8, 2011, in Prescott, Ariz. She would have celebrated her 43rd birthday on May 31.

Tressa moved to Prescott to be around family as she lived her last days.

Her husband Jerry Odegard continued to live in Hailey, Idaho, traveling often to be with her. Those who came in contact with Tressa often commented that she was a "wise old soul." People of all ages and walks of life were drawn to her beautiful smile, warm eyes and big heart. She had the amazing gift of listening, never judging the person or situation they were in. One of her favorite sayings was, "It is what it is," and because of her positive attitude and zest for life, she lived longer than anyone expected.

Log onto www.ruffnerwakelin.com to view and sign Tressa's guestbook.

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements.

Information provided by survivors.