Richard Donald Powers
April 8, 1926 - November 14, 2021
Obituary
Richard Donald Powers, Age 95, passed away peacefully at home in Tukwila, WA on Sunday Nov 14, 2021. He was born on April 8, 1926, to Charles Donald & Rose Marie (Clements) Powers. He was a proud Navy veteran having joined at age 18 and served in the South Pacific (Philippines) during the second world war. He married his beautiful bride Annabelle on May 3, 1951. He was blessed with 5 wonderful children. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spent his entire working career as a commercial plumber holding positions including Foreman and Superintendent. He was an honored, 75 year member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Union Local 19 in Salt Lake then to UA Local 32 in Seattle. He was an avid lifelong sports fan with an impeccable knowledge of team players and statistics. He played semi-pro baseball in the 40’s & 50’s. In 1947 he was signed with the New York Yankees, however, was unable to pursue because he chose to stay home and care for his ailing father.
Another passion was his love of golf! From the mid 60’s until about 2012 he spent much of his free time at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila as well as other golf courses. He made several hole in ones, won many championship trophies and he was able to score his age from the time he was 59 each year up through age 86.
Richard is survived by his wife Annabelle Powers, daughters Rosanne Powers, Margo Roske and Marie Bush, seven grandchildren; Robert, Matthew, Lindsey, Sarah, Christopher, Timothy, and Marshall and four, great-grandchildren; Kaiden, June, Jade & Clara. He was preceded in death by daughter Pamela Powers, son Matthew Powers and his three siblings Jean, William, & Louise.
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to Mayo Clinic – Mesothelioma Research. Gifts can be made the following ways:
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to Mayo Clinic – Mesothelioma Research.
Gifts can be made the following ways:
By phone – Please call 1-855-852-8129 to talk with one of our Gift Processing Associates who can take their donation securely over the telephone.
Online– https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc
Under “designate my gift to” please select “other” and type memorial/tribute – Richard “Dick” Powers for Mesothelioma Research.
Mail – Send in a check to Mayo Clinic Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
In the memo line of the check or on a separate note please indicate that the gift is in memory of Richard “Dick” Powers for Mesothelioma Research.
Dear Dad, I miss you already… I will always remember what you told me. I promise. And I will love you with all my heart forever. I’m filled with sadness to see you go. But you are at peace now. Love from your youngest little girl, Marie
Uncle Dick,
I will always remember you fondly, even though distance separated us for years. My dad loved you so much and looked up to you. Now you’ll be together.
Your niece,
Leslie
Dennis Jensen