Donald Jack Powell

Donald Jack Powell (Big Don)

Passed away quietly at home November 12, 2022.

The Powell family lived in the Highland Park area for a long time. Don attended North High school class of 1975. He grew up playing many sports with his brothers in the Highland Park area.

Don worked at The Des Moines Register for 43years (1977-2020). He loved to go fishing and drinking with family and friends, especially in Garrison, MN on Lake Mille Macs. Along with fishing he enjoyed having fish frys with the guys and their families. Don loved to travel, especially to see his teams, the New York Yankees and Chicago Bears. Don and his wife, Juanita also enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Mexico and multiple Kid Rock cruises. Don always had a great time going to baseball games and concerts. He also enjoyed coaching his sons’ baseball teams growing up.

Don leaves behind his wife of 39yrs Juanita, his son Mark (Kim), daughter Tina (Michael), son D.J., four grandchildren Ethan, Kylie, Michael and Matthew, sister Katherine Hunt of Oklahoma, and sister-in-law Joan Powell.

Don was preceded in death by his grandparents Clarence and Ethel Powell and Izola Jane Painter, his parents Jack and Anne Powell, and his brothers Guy and Dean Powell.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. The family would like to invited everyone to join them for a reception held at 3:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post #2, 2818 5th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Donald.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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