William Andrew Powell

William “Andy” Powell, age 82, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather & great-grandfather, passed away Thursday, November 16th, 2023 in Moses Lake, WA. Andy was born April 11th, 1941 in Lutie, Oklahoma to Martha M. Lee & William H. Powell, the oldest of 5. As a child he relocated with his family to Sumner, WA where he attended Sumner High School. He was a resident of South King County for well over 60 years, in Pacific, Algona, and Auburn, WA area. Before retiring to Warden, WA near his brother. Andy was an ambitious, kind, humble, strong, independent man and lived a full life with love for his family. He was a Jack of all trades, worked at the Smith Brothers Dairy Farm, owned the Algona Tavern, a construction company, 2 car lots, wrecking yard and was a mechanic. Some of Andy’s favorite pastimes were going to auction’s, tinkering on cars, and going to the swap meets. If he was not out in the yard he was spending time with his family telling stories, camping and fishing. Andy is survived by his Wife of 48 years Cheryl Steele Powell, his 6 daughters, Kerri (Maurice) Grylls, Lonni Tegelberg, Kristi (Gary) Conley, Tonya (Cisco) Powell, Kelsey Powell and Whitnee Powell. Brothers Thomas Powell, Donald Powell and Sister Patricia Lakey, 12 grandkids, 11 great-grandkids, many brother and sister-in-law’s, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by Granddaughter Mareya, brother James Powell, and his Mother and Father. Deep thanks for the respect shown by all those who helped and cared for him at Lakeridge Nursing Home in Moses Lake, WA. Family will be planning a celebration of life the date and time is TBD, and will be shared with close friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider donating to the GoFundMe set up to help cover final expenses at www.gofundme.com/f/William-Andy-Powell or a charity of your choice.

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