Glen Herbert Powell, 72, a resident of Birdsview, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 10, 2010.
He was born on October 16, 1938 in Clear Lake, Washington, the son of Francis R. “Frank” and Ruth Powell. He was raised and attended school in Clear Lake.
Glen worked as a baker for 15 years and later worked for Jolly Miller construction creating artificial rock work for zoo and aquarium exhibits, where he retired after 25 years. Glen enjoyed hunting, camping and for several years raced sprint cars at Sky Valley Raceway in Monroe and Skagit Speedway in Alger, but Glen’s biggest joy was his family and friends.
Glen is survived by his wife Winona. His children, James Powell and companion Diane, Shawn Powell, Brandon Powell and his wife Keri, Sandy and Larry Johnson, Chris and George Dewitt and Mike and Vikki Clark. His sister, Bonnie Fifield and husband John. 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Interment will follow at the Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be available Wednesday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday from 9am to noon. Share memories of Glen and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com
In lieu of flowers please send donations to help the family with funeral expenses to Lemley Chapel.
To My Dad Glen,
I wish I had told you more often just how much you have meant to me. You are one of the most loving men that god has created. You took me into your family and treated me as one of your own. You have always looked out for me and your grand babies with loving and open arms. Your big teddy bear hugs, the smile on your face, and the words I love you coming from your lips is what I will miss the most! I feel so lucky to have known you as my 2nd father, and am truly grateful. We will miss you so much! We know you will continue to watch over us all and keep us safe. We will do our best to help Mom get thru this. Please know that you mean so much to all of us. Thank you for being a big part of my life!!!! I love you Dad! …..Wendee
It is always with great sadness that we say goodbye to loved ones. The family is in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grief. Please know that Glen had a life changing effect on our family; his passion for work in the Zoo industry was a true inspiration and touch many lives along the way. Sincerely, Tawn and Wendy Endres
To all of the family.
HE will be greatly missed, I always thought of him as a second dad , he was a wonderful man. I know that he is up there looking down on all of us .
My heart goes out to you, there is nothing i can say to ease the pain, after just losing mom, i know it gets better slowly, but they are always in our hearts . Pam