Henry ‘Hank’ Powers

Published 10:55 am Thursday, November 21, 2013

July 23, 1933 – Oct. 24, 2013

Tears fall from the sky in loving memory of our father and husband, Henry L. Powers. He passed from our arms on October 24, 2013 at the age of 80. Daddy was born to make people laugh (and he did), time spent with him left a smile on your face.

He was born on July 23rd, 1933, to Harvey and Viola Powers on Fox Island, in Washington State. It was there he grew from child to man and met the love of his life (whom he later married) Eva Mae. Hank joined the army after high school and served our country in the Korean War as a Military police Officer. After the war he returned to Fox Island and Eva Mae. They raised two children together, Lori-Koch-Powers and Jeffrey Powers. Hank was employed by and a co-owner of Linnton Plywood for 28 years. He was a Lathe Operator and a Millwright. He retired at the age of 46. He was a life-time member of the Elks Club and gave to his community. He was a member of St. Thomas Parrish and took great comfort from his church and his Savior. He and Eva spent many years traveling from Lake Mayfield, WA to Yuma, AZ. They finally settled in Redmond, OR, where they were very active with a wealth of dear, close friends. Hank loved boating, fishing, camping, shooting, golf and clam digging. Of the many activities and adventures Hank had … his greatest love stood tall and was clear to all who knew him, and that was his love and devotion to his family. He had the joy of thrilling three grandsons with his tales and adventures and in recent years, he was a proud great-grandpa of two beautiful children.

Hanks is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eva Mae Powers, his daughter, Lori and her partner, Larry, also his son, Jeff and his wife, Amy. Our father also leaves behind his grandsons, Alex Koch, Joshua and Ryan Powers, along with their wives, Megan and Katie Powers. Last but not least, the young future of the Powersu2019 legacy is Hadyn and Heath Powers, who are the children of Josh and Megan, they are Hanku2019s great-grandchildren.

Daddy, you will be missed!!! Oh so much … but you will live on in each of us …

A celebration of Hanku2019s life will be held at St. Thomas Church in Redmond on November 11 at 11:00 a.m.