Charles E. Powers
March 16, 1937 - June 22, 2013
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Charles E. Powers
March 16, 1937 - June 22, 2013
Obituary
Charles E. Chuck Powers, also known as Santa, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013. He was 76, born March 16, 1937 in Bellingham to James and Neva (Curtis) Powers. Chuck attended Assumption School and was a graduate of Bellingham High School. For many years Chuck was well known as Santa, both in Project Santa Claus and at Yeagers for the Fairhaven Lions Club. Chuck worked at the Columbia Cement Plant for 26 years and at Whatcom County Courthouse for 13 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Bellingham.
Chuck was preceded in death by his son Timothy Powers, his daughter Linda Powers, and his grandson Jared Hendrickson. He is survived by his wife Joanne; children Anna Marie Hendrickson, Tom and wife Pam Meyer, Don and wife Angela Powers; Rich and wife Maghan Powers; grandchildren, Brian and wife Sakiko Victor, Kyle Victor, Cody Victor, Mackenzie Pepperworth, Kevin and wife Ashley Powers, Isaac Powers, Michael Powers, Trevor Powers, Aiden Powers; and great-granddaughter Sophia Victor.
A memorial mass will be held Friday, June 28, at 12:10 PM at Sacred Heart Church followed by a celebration of life at 1:15 PM at Moles Farewell Tributes-Bellingham.
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A memorial mass will be held Friday, June 28, at 12:10 PM at Sacred Heart Church followed by a celebration of life at 1:15 PM at Moles Farewell Tributes-Bellingham.
6 responses to Charles E. Powers
University Manor Owners and Tenants says:
June 22, 2013
Ana our thoughts are with you and your family. We miss you. The University Manor
Armerding Family says:
June 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Powers. My precious son, who had profound disabilities, sat either on Santa’s lap or near him in his wheelchair many times, first at the Children’s Company and then at Yeagers. His final resting place is at Stillwaters (Moles Farewell Tributes) so it comforts my heart to know that ‘Santa’ will be near him!! Prayers are with your family as your mourn your loss.
Tami says:
June 22, 2013
So many memories of growing up with “the boys” and hanging at your home… It was always a happy place to be. I loved telling people “I know the ‘real’ Santa Claus… :O) There are so many wonderful, good memories of you! You were an amazingly kind, loving, caring, quiet and wonderful man… Every time I smell a cigar or see a ‘Swisher-Sweet’ box, I’ll think of you… May God blanket those left behind with his Love and Peace…
Babe Quintrall says:
June 22, 2013
I would like to express my sincere condolences to Charles’ family and friends. I find great comfort in the Bible’s promise at Revelation 21:4 where it says “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away”. I hope this promise can be of comfort to you as well.. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Peggy Fogarty and Richard Johnson says:
June 22, 2013
Joanne and Rich and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.