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RICHARD POWELL Obituary
Richard Powell (Age 74)
Richard Powell, the beloved husband of Farin Mirvahabi Powell passed away on February 18, 2017. Richard worked for National Park Services for 47 years receiving acclaim and several awards for his contributions. His last position was Risk and Safety Manager for all U.S. National Parks. As a young ranger, his thorough investigation led to the discovery of the hide out of Charlie Manson, and the subsequent arrest of this notorious criminal. These actions have been chronicled in dozens of related books and articles and were a measure of his commitment to his work. In addition to his wife; he's survived by his adored sister, Joanne; beloved daughters, Brandy and Lenox; his stepsons, Bobby and Jimmy; his grandchildren, Marquise, and Aspen; his son-in-law, Steven; his niece, Stephanie and her husband Craig; and his nephew, Ernest Tucker Jr. and his wife Sarah. Celebration of Richard's life will be held at United Methodist Church of Sleepy Hollow, Falls Church, VA on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 5 p.m. Contributions may be made to Richard's favorite charity, Doctors Without Borders.
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Lonnie Turner
February 28, 2024
I went to school with Dick at Central Missouri State University. We were always competitive about grades. I believe he got one B in his masters program in industrial safety. Interestingly, he student taught at my high school, Crawford High, in San Diego. My JV football coach, Jim Romig, helped him get a job with the National Park Service. Dick was a rower for the San Diego State rowing team. He was a jogger and always in great physical shape. He was a friend. Also, my dad was in Death Valley prospecting just before Manson's arrest. He didn't meet Charlie, but did meet several of his female followers. RIP my old friend and classmate.
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Lonnie Bruce Turner
December 4, 2020
Dick was a good friend of mine at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. Super smart and hard working. He student taught at my high school, Crawford, in San Diego when I was a student there. Sorry I missed seeing him before he died.
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