Funeral expenses for David O'Dell

My Name is Katrina Anderson and my father David O'Dell was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in May of 2016.  The picture above is last summer when we visited his dads gravesite whom had also died of lung Cancer in the 90's.  Dad passed away New Years Eve 2016.  And will be buried beside his father.  

He didn't want us to worry about him so he assured us he was fighting it, and he did that well.  He did Chemo and the tumor in his chest shrunk down to about 75% of its original size... so the doc reccomended that they treat it as a stage 3 and go after it with radiation.  He wanted complete freedom from the disease.

I got a call the day before thanksgiving that he was in the hospital and not doing well. I was able to fly out from Seattle to Boise and see him in the beginning of December.  During that hospital visit we were made aware that he had outlived what the doctors originally expected.  Then the whole family was flown out thanks to Keller Williams Cares on Christmas.  Dad was given a one last celebration to his life and we are extremely grateful for that!  

Dad is survived by a long time fiancee Stephanie Scott. Whom used much of her funds to fund my fathers medical bills.  She also recently lost her parents.  My dads concern was for her and her financial well being when he passed.  He had no life insurance or anything lined up for her... as his goal was to beat the cancer.  As it is, Stephanie may need to sell her home to get by as she was in an ARM... and the payment skyrockets soon.  He wanted her to be ok.  I am hoping to raise funds for the funeral (expenses are around $11,000) to help her to be able to mourn without the stress of her financial well being.  To feel that she is being taken care of by Dad, and by a loving God.  His funeral is set for Monday the 9th of January 2017... but even if donations come in after the fact they would be greatly appreciated.  And ANY dollar amount is apprecaiated!

Thank you so much for reading this... your prayers and support are very much appreciated!