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Alvin Powers Obituary
1947 - 2016
Alvin Lee Powers, age 68, was called home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 17, 2016, after a brief and sudden fight with cancer. Alvin was a beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, father and grandfather as well as a vital part of the Mountain Home community. His memory and legacy will be forever remembered with friends and family.
Alvin was born on May 1, 1947 in Gooding, Idaho to Fred Ross and Audrey Powers. He was the youngest of six. He grew up in Glenns Ferry and graduated in 1965. Alvin attended Northwest Nazarene College and graduated in 1969. While at NNC, Alvin met his soul mate, Connie (Mahler) Powers of Homedale. They married August 1, 1970. Alvin taught and coached in Grangeville, Idaho and Baggs, Wyoming. He then worked for Mountain Home Radio, wrote sports articles for the local paper and was a Elmore County Juvenile Probation Officer.
Alvin and Connie would spend the next 45 years sharing adventures together while raising their two daughters. Alvin spent the last years of his life traveling with Connie visiting many areas including Hawaii, Alaska, Branson, Missouri and one of Alvin's dream locations, the home of the "King" in Graceland.
Alvin will be remembered as a man of God who lived and professed his faith in Jesus Christ whenever the opportunity provided itself. Alvin will be remembered as a man who put others before himself making sure they were provided for. Alvin will be remembered as a mentor to the many young men and women he worked with in our local sports community and his time as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Elmore County. He will be forever known as the "Voice of the Tigers."
Alvin is survived by his wife, Connie; his daughters, Amber (Matt Gresham) and Audrey (Chris Riley); his 5 grandchildren, Tyler, Allyson, Ellie, Lainey, and Tristan; his brother, Leon Powers (Willa), and two sisters, Leona Powers and Dee Floyd. Alvin is preceded in death by his son, Aaron Lee Powers; his brothers, Ross Powers, Thomas Powers; and his parents. Alvin will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.
A viewing will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., on Friday, January 22, 2016, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at The Mountain Home Church of the Nazarene, and burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to Bank of the Cascades, 400 No. 3rd East, Mountain Home, ID 83647, in Alvin's name to support students in Elmore County.
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Andrew Whipple
February 10, 2016
Great memories of listening to Mr. Powers when I was a kid growing up in Mtn. Home. Nothing like listening to the Tiger football and basketball teams on KFLI when I was too young to drive to the games or play them myself. He was the Paul J. of Mtn. Home Sports. God bless Alvin and his family.
Mollie Ingram Petty
February 6, 2016
Condolensces from Gene, Mollie, Monroe and Mairin Petty to Matt, Amber, Ellie, and Lainey and whole family. What a wonderful father, husband, grandpa, and citizen!
Jim Franklin
January 25, 2016
To the Powers family, I extend my prayers especially for you that I know personally, Deloris, Leon and Leona, and Connie and all of the rest. I remember Alvin as your little brother when you attended the church my mother pastored. God's comfort and blessings to all of you,
January 21, 2016
Extending my sincere condolences to the Powers family for the deep loss you must be feeling. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in the love you have for one another.
Psalm 66:19,20
We remember and miss you, Alvin.
David E. Gabert
January 20, 2016
I remember mostly the bus trips we took together, traveling to a Glenns Ferry Basketball game or weekend of them, and singing "Love Potion Number Nine". He was so non-judgmental and open to friendships with everybody, and because of this was everybody's friend and counselor. The world and Mountain Home and Glenns Ferry should always remember, and never forget, the Love and friendship he gave and how rare a person Alvin was, there among us! David Gabert
Evelyn Felty
January 19, 2016
May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow. I feel for all of you and exspecially you Connie losing your mate. You are in my prayers and thoughts at this time of need.
Love you,
Evelyn Felty
Barbara Lambert
January 19, 2016
My Deepest Sympathy, Connie, Audrey, Chris & children, and Amber, Matt & girls. He is now TCB in Heaven! ❤
Barbara Lambert
January 19, 2016
Lynn Burkhardt
January 19, 2016
The Lord be with you Connie, and with the girls and your family at this time and the days ahead. God bless you and may He shine His light upon you as you deal with this sudden and unexpected loss.
Lynn Burkhardt and family
Deb and Paul Shrum
January 19, 2016
Alvin was always a spot of sunshine and will be missed.
Toni Oday
January 19, 2016
I am so sorry Connie. Praying God's comfort and peace for you and your family.
Trudie, Rich, Ricky Lee
January 18, 2016
A Great Man, who mentored thousands. Friend to all. You will never be forgotten.
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