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Powers, James Francis 1948-2016

POWERS, HEFFRON, IVEY, DEBLOIS, PAPKE, KOLK BLACK

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer
Date: 9/25/2016 at 15:22:54

James F. Powers, 68, of Clinton, passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home in Clinton.

A Funeral Mass will be 10:30am Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Kolk, Sara O’Donnell, Laura Black, Alex Black, Christine Black, Andrew Papke, Tony Papke, and Ann Schmidt. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory.

James Francis Powers was born on April 16, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Raymond James and Patricia (Heffron) Powers. He was a 1966 graduate of Delwood High School and graduated from Creighton University. He married Karen Ivey on May 12, 1973 in Clinton; she preceded him in death on May 20, 2005.

Jim was a juvenile probation officer for the State of Iowa for 35 years before his retirement.
Jim was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed rooting for the Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls, and Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a devoted father and grandfather and enjoyed following his kids and grandkids sporting events. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his loving family and friends.

Jim is survived by his children: Chris (Stacy) Powers of Camanche, Jessica (Brett) DeBlois of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Michael Powers of Clinton; 6 grandchildren Taylor, Kendall & Tyson Powers and Ellis, Cam, & Leah DeBlois; three sisters: Kathy (Duane) Papke of Iowa City, Beth (Dan) Kolk of McFarland, Wisconsin, and Mary (Jim) Black of Onawa, Iowa; his brother: Patrick Powers of Delmar, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother-in-law: Steve Ivey.

Memorials can be made to family to be divided to various charities.


 

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