Lydia Powell, loving wife and mother, passed away at home In Appleton on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2014. Lydia was born in Grassland, Alberta, Canada on May 18, 1933, daughter of the late Kyzma and Kzana (Diatel) Poterucka. On September 10, 1051, she married Richard Powell in Vero Beach, Florida; he survives. Lydia worked most…
Continue ReadingLydia Powell, loving wife and mother, passed away at home In Appleton on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2014. Lydia was born in Grassland, Alberta, Canada on May 18, 1933, daughter of the late Kyzma and Kzana (Diatel) Poterucka. On September 10, 1051, she married Richard Powell in Vero Beach, Florida; he survives. Lydia worked most of her life as a nurses' aide, taking time off to raise her six children. Her most recent job was at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba, Michigan. Lydia loved to have coffee and visit with friends, cook traditional Ukrainian dishes, and spend time with her husband and children.
She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-three years: Richard Powell of Appleton; six children: Jackie (Andy Ahl) Powell of Green Bay; Richard (Lynn Powell) Powell of Monee, Illinois; John (Marilyn Magee – Powell) Powell of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; Jane (Scott) Vincent of Iron Mountain, Michigan; Chad Powell of Appleton; and Harry (Janine) Powell of Apple Valley, Minnesota. Her five dear grandchildren are Jason Powell, Richard (Jodie) Powell, Chad Powell, Rachel Vincent, and Scott Vincent. She also leaves behind two great-grandchildren: Cassidy and Ashley; a brother: John (Corey) Poterucka of Edmonton, Alberta; and Richard's siblings: Claude (Phyllis) Powell of Hannibal, Missouri; Dan (Karen) Powell of LaCrosse; Tom Powell of LaCrescent, Minnesota; and Mary Ann (Dwayne) Becker of LaCrosse. Lydia was preceded in death by her sisters: Ann Windiuk, Vera (Jim) Shewchuk, Lynn (Steve) Pentyliuk, and Nancy (Dawson) Smith; her parents: and a brother-in-law: James Powell.
Lydia was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She will be forever loved by all who knew her. The family is arranging a private tribute to honor her memory. If you would like to share a memory or condolence, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
Wayne Corcoran
left a message on November 10, 2014:
I want to express my sadness at Lydia's passing. I will alway remember her as a kind and generous friend. My condolences to Dick and her children.
Janet Beltrame
left a message on October 29, 2014:
My deepest sympathy to our old neighbors from South 11th Street in Escanaba, we lived next door to you for many years and had many good times together as families with children of similar ages, I'll always remember your Mom's blueberry pierogies after a day of blueberry picking together on the Stonington Peninsula, and listening to our mother's gossip together over a pot of coffee at the kitchen table, and your Mom's reverence of Good Friday traditions, I was awed by her strong ethnic heritage and pride of her background - Jane you are in my thoughts & prayers at this time - sympathy from your old friend & neighbor Janet
Janet Beltrame
left a message on October 29, 2014:
My deepest sympathy to our old neighbors from South 11th Street in Escanaba, we lived next door to you for many years and had many good times together as families with children of similar ages, I'll always remember your Mom's blueberry pierogies after a day of blueberry picking together on the Stonington Peninsula, and listening to our mother's gossip together over a pot of coffee at the kitchen table, and your Mom's reverence of Good Friday traditions, I was awed by her strong ethnic heritage and pride of her background - Jane you are in my thoughts & prayers at this time - sympathy from your old friend & neighbor Janet
Janice
left a message on October 25, 2014:
Lydia was so kind to me when I worked at Bishop Noa. And sooo funny!! I have always carried her kindness and love in my heart. God bless you and God speed!!!
Janice
left a message on October 25, 2014:
Lydia was so kind to me when I worked at Bishop Noa. And sooo funny!! I have always carried her kindness and love in my heart. God bless you and God speed!!!
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Mark & Kris Reimer Family
left a message on October 23, 2014:
Jackie & Andy,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was such a delightful lady and know that we enjoyed her stories and I her expertise in the kitchen!
Please know that: "Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by." ~ Author Unknown
Love, The Reimer Family~ Mark, Kris Ben & Sam
Mark & Kris Reimer Family
left a message on October 23, 2014:
Jackie & Andy,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was such a delightful lady and know that we enjoyed her stories and I her expertise in the kitchen!
Please know that: "Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by." ~ Author Unknown
Love, The Reimer Family~ Mark, Kris Ben & Sam
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Wayne Corcoran
left a message on November 10, 2014:
I want to express my sadness at Lydia's passing. I will alway remember her as a kind and generous friend. My condolences to Dick and her children.
Janet Beltrame
left a message on October 29, 2014:
My deepest sympathy to our old neighbors from South 11th Street in Escanaba, we lived next door to you for many years and had many good times together as families with children of similar ages, I'll always remember your Mom's blueberry pierogies after a day of blueberry picking together on the Stonington Peninsula, and listening to our mother's gossip together over a pot of coffee at the kitchen table, and your Mom's reverence of Good Friday traditions, I was awed by her strong ethnic heritage and pride of her background - Jane you are in my thoughts & prayers at this time - sympathy from your old friend & neighbor Janet
Janet Beltrame
left a message on October 29, 2014:
My deepest sympathy to our old neighbors from South 11th Street in Escanaba, we lived next door to you for many years and had many good times together as families with children of similar ages, I'll always remember your Mom's blueberry pierogies after a day of blueberry picking together on the Stonington Peninsula, and listening to our mother's gossip together over a pot of coffee at the kitchen table, and your Mom's reverence of Good Friday traditions, I was awed by her strong ethnic heritage and pride of her background - Jane you are in my thoughts & prayers at this time - sympathy from your old friend & neighbor Janet
Janice
left a message on October 25, 2014:
Lydia was so kind to me when I worked at Bishop Noa. And sooo funny!! I have always carried her kindness and love in my heart. God bless you and God speed!!!
Janice
left a message on October 25, 2014:
Lydia was so kind to me when I worked at Bishop Noa. And sooo funny!! I have always carried her kindness and love in my heart. God bless you and God speed!!!
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Mark & Kris Reimer Family
left a message on October 23, 2014:
Jackie & Andy,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was such a delightful lady and know that we enjoyed her stories and I her expertise in the kitchen!
Please know that: "Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by." ~ Author Unknown
Love, The Reimer Family~ Mark, Kris Ben & Sam
Mark & Kris Reimer Family
left a message on October 23, 2014:
Jackie & Andy,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was such a delightful lady and know that we enjoyed her stories and I her expertise in the kitchen!
Please know that: "Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by." ~ Author Unknown
Love, The Reimer Family~ Mark, Kris Ben & Sam
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