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Everett Powell Obituary

Everett Ashton Powell was born in Colorado Springs December 6, 1922, at home, to Everett A. and Flora B. (Twombly) Powell. He was a graduate of Colorado Springs High School and served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve as a Chief Petty Officer. Following his military retirement he served as a Fireman at Peterson Field, Fireman at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Fire Chief at Woodmoor Fire Department and Assistant Fire Chief at Manitou Springs Fire Department. After retiring from firefighting, he played drums in the VIP's and the Swinging Doozers bands playing at several senior centers throughout Colorado Springs. Everett was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, a 43 year Master Mason in Manitou Lodge Number 68, an Al Kaly Temple Shriner and a member of VFW Post 4051, Colorado Springs. Everett was preceeded in death by his wife, May Elizabeth and son, Richard Glenn. He is survived by three sons, Steven, Gary and Donald, eight grandchildren John Paul, Evan, Chrissy and Cory, Tera, Greg, Jeff and Anthony and fourteen great grandchildren, Charlie, Trevor and David, Billie, Carlie, Kyle, Sean and Kailey, Noelle, Addison, Alexandra, Greyson, Amber and Ashlyn. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs on Wednesday, December 30, 2009.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 27, 2009.

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Sandy Bartels

December 30, 2009

Everett, was a very special friend to me.I will miss him so very much.We had our good times and we had our sad times.I will never forget the pop that i loved very much.

December 30, 2009

Everett, a long time Shriner and faithful memeber of the Shrine Band, will be missed for his upbeat and positive attitude. Few people knew that for the past few years that he was unable to play on the trailer during the parades and the difficulty he had getting to other Shrine functions, he never missed paying his dues and supporting the band events. Everett will also be missed in the Shrine. God Speed, Everett.

Norm Churchill, 32 degree

December 29, 2009

We enjoyed Everett playing in our band the Dixie Duezers. He was a great person and a fine drummer. He brought so many intangibles to our band. His generous nature and positive outlook will always be treasured by the band. With his whimsical smile and flick of his drumsticks he brought lots of joy to dancers, audiences and a steady beat for our music. Thanks, Everett for everything "and like that" we'll miss you.

Larry Weed, PM, Al Kaly Band Sec/Treas

December 29, 2009

Everett was a good man and Mason, and an excellent drummer. He was always supportive of the Al Kaly Shrine Band. We will all miss him - he touched so many of our lives.

Ernie and Eileen May

December 28, 2009

Sorry to hear about Everett's passing.
We always enjoyed his company in the Vip band. Eileen always liked to sit
with Everett's wife while the band played.
Everette was always there for me he will be missed.

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