Merle Lee Powell
December 07, 2012
Merle Powell, 62, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. He was born May 14, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Merle was a mechanic and jack of all trades. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Merle will be remembered for his big heart. He was always helping others and reaching out to people in need.
Merle is survived by his wife of 34 years, Charlotte Howard; his parents, Larry and Maxine Powell; six children, Pamela Powell, Tony (Rondi) Powell, James (Laurie Klaussen) Mensing, Angela Powell, Michael (Jody) Powell, and Katy Bishop; three step-children, Hugh Howard, Melody Stone and Doug Garnett; 17 grandchildren; sister, Melody Mowery; half-brother, Rick Starr; and his dogs, Scooby Doo and Little Guy.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Merle.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Keianna
04/19/2016
Still Missing You And Thinking About You Everyday!!!!
Lois Root Priest
12/14/2012
My deepest sympathy to all family menbers in the loss of my cousin Merle Lee. May he rest in peace.
Jane Ryan
12/12/2012
Charkotte, I''m so sorry to hear that Merle died. I would attend the funeral if I had a way to get there. If you need anything, please call me. Sending hugs to you and your son.
Carol Root Barnes
12/11/2012
Deepest sympathy to the famiy in the loss of my cousin Merle.
Shellie
12/11/2012
Charlotte I'm so sorry to hear about Merle. He was always fun to be around there at Plaza Lanes. Sending hugs for you and the rest of Merle's family.
clare ann
12/11/2012
Just wanting to let you know that he was thought of fondly by our family. I am sorry for your loss