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Helen Zelma (Place) Powell
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Message from Gary and Beverly Arnold
March 23, 2016 11:34 AM
Gary and I were so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was a kind and generous lady and she and Dick were wonderful neighbors. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Message from Jeff Sollis
March 23, 2016 9:24 AM
I attended Theodore Roosevelt School during the 60's. While many of the teachers could be a bit authoritarian, Mrs. Powell was the sweetest woman you could ever hope to meet, and was always helpful. I remember at Christmas time, when the students would tour all the classrooms to view the decorations, Mrs. Powell would have a bowl of candy on hand to distribute to the children as they toured the library. My condolences to her family.
Message from Joyce Twombly
March 22, 2016 5:14 PM
I would like to express my deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Ted I know this is hard for you and your family. Take care of yourself, much love and a lot of prayers heading your way.
Message from Peter and Drieux Koeppel
March 22, 2016 1:08 PM
Dear Martha and Brad, Helen was a warm, loving, curious lady - I thoroughly enjoyed knowing her. We offer our condolences and sympathy on her passing, prayers that her soul may rest in eternal peace, and that the legacy with which she blessed this world may live on for a long time to come.
Message from Shary and Rick Wood
March 22, 2016 10:26 AM
We were so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We apologize for not being at the viewing or the funeral but we weren't aware of her passing until Wed. morning. Accept our sincere sympathy and know that we are thinking of you. We cared greatly for Helen. She and Dick were wonderful neighbors for many years and we think of them fondly. We will miss our visits with Helen and the news she shared about her grandchildren.
Lovingly,
Shary and Rick
Lovingly,
Shary and Rick
Message from Betty VanVorce
March 22, 2016 9:19 AM
Nancy, was so sorry to read of you mothers passing. Praying that your fond memories bring you through this difficult time with a sense of peace and comfort.
Message from Kristina Kucharski Stevens
March 21, 2016 11:29 PM
Some good angel made me read the obituary for Mrs. Powell - the name must have been familar even though I didn't realize it - my goodness! - Mrs. Powell influenced my entire life! I attended Theodore Roosevelt, and in fifth grade, I was so impressed with the library and Mrs. Powell that I decided at that moment that my goal in life was to be a librarian! I never waivered,and although I met my husband after only two years of college and did not earn a MLS, I was able to advance through the civil service system and be a library clerk at Your Home Public Library for 17 years, after first being a page at JCHS and Your Home! Every day working in the library was a joy, and I don't think many people love their jobs as much as I did! Thank you Mrs. Powell! I am so happy you lived long and well! I'm sure her loss is heartbreaking. I will always cherish fond memories of this lady that so guided such a happy career and instilled a lifetime of overwhelming enjoyment of reading in addition to helping others to learn and have fun with books!.
Message from Alexandria, Virginia
March 21, 2016 5:00 PM
To the family of Mrs. Powell --
Please know that she Mrs. Powell had a very large impact on many, many lives while at Theodore Roosevelt. She certainly went out of her way to help students learn to read in any way she could. My joy of reading (and immense collection of autographed books) is a direct result of her immense interest in teaching children to read.
May your memories bring you comfort during these difficult days.
Most sincerely,
Sharon Beavan
Alexandria, VA
Please know that she Mrs. Powell had a very large impact on many, many lives while at Theodore Roosevelt. She certainly went out of her way to help students learn to read in any way she could. My joy of reading (and immense collection of autographed books) is a direct result of her immense interest in teaching children to read.
May your memories bring you comfort during these difficult days.
Most sincerely,
Sharon Beavan
Alexandria, VA
Message from Dianne Ripley
March 21, 2016 3:32 PM
I wish I lived closer and could give you a hug, but since that isn't possible, please know you and your family are in my prayers
Message from Diane Strickland Weyna
March 21, 2016 3:11 PM
Mrs. Powell was a wonderful librarian and full of encouragement for the love of reading. Getting a new book to read was a treat beyond believing at Theodore Roosevelt where my two sisters and I attended grade school in the 60s! The love of learning surely was passed on to me. I taught school for 35 years and now continue to take classes myself in retirement. Thank you, Mrs. Powell! I will imagine you organizing things for a book club in heaven! All my most sincere condolences on your family's loss.
Message from Pattie Wrighter
March 21, 2016 7:44 AM
My loving client and devoted lady! what a pleasure to have served and styled her hair at her home, Good Shepard. Wednesday was a great day for Helen and for me as I scrubbed and she truly appreciated my attention.
In the years of service we had great admiration for one another's lives and families happenings. I know she is baking her famous cake, traveling, reading, dressed in her beautiful purple clothing, of coarse.
An amazing friend and a kind proper woman who lived to talk of her devoted and dedicated children.
In her memory I will always pause and smile on Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Blessings,
Pattie Wrighter
In the years of service we had great admiration for one another's lives and families happenings. I know she is baking her famous cake, traveling, reading, dressed in her beautiful purple clothing, of coarse.
An amazing friend and a kind proper woman who lived to talk of her devoted and dedicated children.
In her memory I will always pause and smile on Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Blessings,
Pattie Wrighter
Message from Kimberly Powell Pueblo Colorado
March 21, 2016 1:17 AM
Helen Powell was a kind and loving woman who took such an interest in others. My fondest memories of her will always be how welcome she made me feel the first time I met the Powell clan and when she gave me my first cookbook 'The Joy of Cooking,' which I have 35 years later and still use. She always sent the kids cards on less popular holidays with a five dollar bill, making it a surprised and appreciated gift. My children (Meghan, Drew and Emma) and I will miss her greatly. My love and prayers to your family.
Kim Powell
Kim Powell
Message from Stuart L Chaplin
March 20, 2016 7:22 PM
I have fond memories of Mrs. Powell! She was a kind and caring person always eager to help as the school librarian at Theodore Roosevelt where I attended grade school through the early to late 60s. My most sincere condolences to her friends and family. May she rest in peace knowing that she influenced and is fondly remembered by many who knew her!
Message from Horseheads, NY
March 20, 2016 7:09 PM
I grew up attending T. Roosevelt School back in the 60's (I'm 56 now...) I have many fond memories of Mrs. Powell!! (...not to mention the occasional magic trick her husband would treat us to) Sitting and listening to her read books to us and then turning the book around so we could see the illustrations, I hung onto her every word. She touched the hearts and lives of so many of us as youngsters nearly 50 years ago, I'm sure I'm not alone in saying "Thank you Mrs. Powell for shaping our lives and making us lifelong learners and readers to this day." As a teacher today, I only hope that I can have the same impact on my students' lives as she had on me.
Craig O'Buckley
Craig O'Buckley
Message from Scottish Rite Masons
March 20, 2016 5:07 PM
Today (Palm Sunday) we honored the memory of our brother Scottish Rite Masons that have gone before us. Helen's husband Dick was a dedicated Scottish Rite Mason and Helen was always right at his side at our family events. As we remember our brothers, we also remember their family members.
May you be comforted that your mother has once again joined Dick in their perpetual union in Heaven.
The Valley of Binghamton, AASR
May you be comforted that your mother has once again joined Dick in their perpetual union in Heaven.
The Valley of Binghamton, AASR
Message from Johnson City Unity Lodge 970 Free and Accepted Masons
March 20, 2016 5:05 PM
Helen often accompanied Dick to our Masonic dinners and family functions. It has been many years since we have had the pleasure of having her present at our functions, but please know that those of us left that knew your parents will always cherish our memories of both of them.
Your Masonic family.
Your Masonic family.
Message from Dennis and Barbara Ann Powell
March 20, 2016 4:03 PM
To the extended family of Helen Powell,
Our heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Helen. She was a gracious, warm, intelligent, witty, and wise woman. Not only was she a favorite audience member at many of Barb's music performances; she was an outstanding librarian who made the magic of books so real and exciting to Barb in her childhood years. She will live on in our hearts for her many kindnesses.
With love,
Dennis and Barbara Ann Powell
Our heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Helen. She was a gracious, warm, intelligent, witty, and wise woman. Not only was she a favorite audience member at many of Barb's music performances; she was an outstanding librarian who made the magic of books so real and exciting to Barb in her childhood years. She will live on in our hearts for her many kindnesses.
With love,
Dennis and Barbara Ann Powell
A candle was lit by Barbara Ann Powell
on March 20, 2016 3:59 PM
Message from Sherry Reigle Edwards
March 20, 2016 9:24 AM
Extending my utmost sympathies in the passing of your wonderful mother, grandmother and dear friend to many. Rejoicing, however, in a life well lived! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers through this time! May you forever hold the precious memories of her close!
With Love,
Sherry Reigle Edwards
With Love,
Sherry Reigle Edwards
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