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Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Rd/10600 S Sandy, UT 84092Friday Dec 6, 2024 11:00 AM
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Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092Friday Dec 6, 2024 12:00 PM
Donna Powell passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2024 in Santaquin, Utah. She was a woman who lived with her whole heart and had a gift for making people feel special. Whether it was through the perfectly timed birthday or get-well card, or spending time with family, she always let those who were closest to her know how much they were loved.
Born in Independence, Kansas, she eventually moved to Rangely, Colorado, where she met and married Albert Eugene Powell, they had two children, Helen and Greg Powell. Eventually, they moved their family to Salt Lake City, Utah, where Donna taught at a Beauty College for several years. As her family grew, she loved a good road trip, especially if she was able to explore the country with her four grandkids in tow. Later in life she became a big Kansas City Chiefs fan and never let a game go unwatched.
Donna had an adventurous streak and was not afraid to bend the rules when she could get away with it. She believed life was funnier that way. She was a child at heart and loved playing with her great-grandson every chance she got. Donna enjoyed a good laugh, a great story, and any excuse to be with family and friends.
She is survived by her children Helen Erickson (Ron) and Gregory Allen Powell (Jill), four beloved grandchildren, and a great-grandson. She is preceded in death by her husband Albert Eugene Powell, her parents Ray Edward Wagner and Nellie Lucille Frye Wagner, and her older sister Deidre JoAnne Wagner Kenyon.
Donna’s legacy is one of love, and a reminder to always take the trip, and maybe break a rule or two. She’ll be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
The family would like to thank all the support staff at Seasons of Santaquin for the loving care they gave Donna as well as the other residents for their friendship with her.
The funeral will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT, on Friday, December 6, 2024. There will a viewing at 11:00 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 12:00 noon.
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little-but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me-but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each one must go alone.
It’s all part of the Master’s plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me-but let me go.
By Christina Georgina Rossetti
Guestbook/Condolences
To Greg & family and Helen & family,
Our hearts have been sad all week since we heard the loss of your mama.
She was such a bright spot in our lives.
We loved it when she would come to town with Eugene and and. We would have the best visits with Donna and JoAnnn.
She was always so good to stay in contact with Joanne and whenever she couldn’t get her, she would always call to check and make sure nothing was wrong. The younger sister definitely watched after the older sister.
She always took time to acknowledge our children, her great nieces, and nephews, as they grew up, sending them birthday cards with two dollar bills.
They all have a great collection of her generosity.
I loved how she would just call unexpectedly in the afternoon wanting to talk. She was always in a good mood full of laughter, full of fun and stories.
If Donnie wasn’t around, she would always say, “ where’s that handsome hunk nephew of mine.”
She loved talking to him so much.
We got to visit with her the week before she died and enjoyed our conversation so much.
She sounded so good and so upbeat. When Greg text to say she was not doing well, we were so surprised.
Our hearts are still grieving, but we know she is definitely healed and in a new body in the presence of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
She is most certainly enjoying Eugene, her mom and dad and her sister once again.
What a blessing to know she loved the Lord.
She will be greatly missed.
We love you all so much and thank God, we got to have her as much as we did.
We will continue to pray for God to comfort your hearts and give you peace through this healing process. We love you all.🩷🙏🙏