Donald Powell

Donald R. Powell, 75 of Sugar Creek passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at his home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Mon. Jan 28, 2008 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Sugar Creek, MO. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 6:00 �" 8:30 pm, Sunday at the Carson- Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Indep. MO with the Rosary being said at 6:00 p.m. Contributions are suggested to the Sugar Creek Historical Center, Sugar Creek Citizens Civic Relief Commission, or the church. Don was born on February 19, 1932 in Independence, MO to Claude and Gladys (Huffman) Powell. He was a lifelong resident of Sugar Creek, MO and graduated from Northeast High School in 1950. Don served in the United States Marine Corps from April, 1952 to November 1956 reaching the rank of Captain and continued to serve in the Marine Corps reserves until 1965. He was a pilot for Frontier Airlines for twenty-five and a half years, retiring in 1986. Prior to that, he was a pilot for Central Airlines and TWA. He was a member of St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Sugar Creek Business and Civic Club, Sugar Creek Planning Commission, and served in various capacities in the Airline Pilots Association. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather and respected friend who enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working, gardening, tamburitzan music, bluegrass music and spending time with his family, especially treasuring the time spent with his grandson, Ryan. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Veronica Powell of Sugar Creek; son Gregory Powell and his wife, Mary of Santa Fe, New Mexico; daughter Jayne Doyle and her husband, Lorcan of Sugar Creek; grandson Ryan Powell of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the staff of Crossroads Hospice for the love and care they showed to Don.

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