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1939
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2019
Elmer Powell Obituary
He was born on December 9, 1939 in American Falls, Idaho. He married Sally Gilbert on June 10, 1961.
After Butch retired from Devon, he enjoyed working on projects at his home on Spring Creek near Ignacio. In January 2005, the family moved to Reserve, New Mexico. Butch loved working with and riding horses, taking pack trips to the mountains, and fishing; but mostly spending time and telling stories with his family and friends. He loved making spurs for kids, family, and friends. Also, he enjoyed welding and metal art. Along with neighbors, he was instrumental in restoring Spring Creek Hall and forming Spring Creek Community Association (SCCA). Butch is survived by his wife, Sally; two sons Bill (Bettye) and Mike; brother Gordon (Anita); grandchildren Tasha Powell (Tyler), Brock Powell, Lynelle Stricherz, and Sandra Haley; great-grandchildren KayLynn, Natalie, Miranda, Adria, Jayce, and July; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Clark Lyall Powell, and mother Katherine Lulu (Davis) Powell. No services are scheduled at this time.
Internment and memorial will be at the Bayfield Cemetary at a later date.
Donations may be made to the SCCA, c/o Valerie Borge, P. O. Box 1308, Bayfield, CO 81122.
The family's home address is HC 62 Box 653, Reserve, NM 87830.
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November 19, 2019
Condolences to the Powell family. May God bless you and give you peace.
Lois Wilmoth, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Ji7m & Cindy Wasserburger
November 17, 2019
We didn't get to see Butch & Sally as much as we wanted to. Butch was a quiet, kind get it done kind of guy and he will be missed by all they knew him.
Love and prayers to Sally, Billy, Bettye and Mike, and the rest of Butch's family.
Steve Gilbert
November 17, 2019
Godspeed, Unc Butch. I'll always remember you and Sally hosting our family reunions at your place. Your teasing the kids, especially Kim and Tiffany! You could make them squeal and giggle. Our love and prayers to Sally and the whole family. Love you all.
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