Background
O'Dea, James Edward was born on October 25, 1935 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William Edmund and Louise Elizabeth (Strain) O'D.
O'Dea, James Edward was born on October 25, 1935 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William Edmund and Louise Elizabeth (Strain) O'D.
Bachelor of Science, Portland State University, 1958. Doctor of Medicine, University Oregon Medical School, 1965.
Intern, Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon, 1966; resident in pediatrics, Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon, 1966-1968; chief resident, Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon, 1968-1969; second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1969; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1984; pediatrician, United States Army, Augsburg, Germany, 1969-1972; pediatric partner, The Children's Clinic, Portland, Oregon, 1972-1978; chief pediatrics, United States Army, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe/North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Belgium, 1978-1981; chief pediatrics, United States Army, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1981-1985; chief pediatrics, Fort Carson Clinic Allergy & Immunication, 1985-1987; chief pediatrics, MEDDAC, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1987-1988; chief department medicine, Medical Activity, Fort Riley, 1988-1989; hospital deputy commander for clinical services, Medical Activity, Fort Riley, since 1989.
Member National Trust for History Preservation, 1988. Board directors Kaw Valley council Girl Scouts United States of America, also life member. Member North Pacific Pediatric Society, American College Physician Executives, Association Military Surgeons United States, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe/North Atlantic Treaty Organization Officers Association (life).
Married Kay Ellen Josselyn, May 5, 1963. Children: James Andrew, John Edward, Elizabeth Kay.