MIKE POWELL

1917 - 2004

Mike Powell, beloved husband of Jeanette Powell, of Taber, passed away at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Friday, October 15, 2004 at the age of 87 years.  
Mike was born in Taber on July 28, 1917 where he was raised and educated. On March 1, 1941, he married Jeanette Carley. For a number of years, Mike farmed in the summer and worked for the Town of Taber during the winter months at the skating rink and later was employed by McDonald Chev Olds. Mike also served on Taber Town Council for twenty-one years. He was an avid pin collector.  
Besides his loving wife Jeanette, Mike is survived by his three children, Judy (Jerry) of Drumheller, Patricia Powell and David (Shurron) Powell all of Taber, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers John Korsa and George (Carol) Korsa, by his sisters Ann Allen, Mary Peterson and Helen Peterson, his sister-in-law Olga Powell as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  
Mike was predeceased by his parents and by his brothers George, William and Alex.  
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, October 18, 2004 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929-50 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Jim Lochhead officiating. Interment will follow at Taber Memorial Garden.  
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Taber Hospital Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta  T1G 1N9.