Charles A. Powers' Obituary
Charles A. Powers, born in Ozan, Arkansas on 19 December, 1924. He left this life due to ill health after a long hard fight on 9 May, 2018. Charles' positive attitude and courageous approach to life was both inspirational and admirable.
He entered the U.S. Army in 1944. During the European theater of World War II, he served in the Artillary Division. In Trieste, Italy, Charles met the love his life Miranda, and spent the next 69 years together. Continuing this career in the U.S. Army, resulted in two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic.
Charles' service to his country provided opportunity for his family to travel, both abroad and at home. After 22 years of service, he retired from the U.S. Army and was employed in the Civil Service. He worked at the Fort Lewis Logistic Center and at Gray Army Airfield.
Charles is survived by his wife, Miranda, four children, eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to the staff at American Lake VA Community Center for their support. Also, much appreciation to the Madigan Army Hospital staff.
Family graveside services were held Saturday May 12, 2018 at Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood.
A Place To Rest
God looked down upon your body,
So tired from hanging on
From a life so overwhelming,
Hwe wanted back his Son.
So he took away the air
You breathe, and gave you what was best,
A place where you could be at peace
A final place to rest
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