Dudley H. Powers

Dudley H. Powers, 92, Bradenton, died February 23, 2004. He was born in Morehead, Minnesota, on June 25, 1911. He grew up in Michigan and made his home in the Chicago area. He was a Professor of music at Northwestern University, for nearly 50 years and a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, for over 20 years. He was first cellist of the symphony orchestra, for over 10 years. He also conducted the Chicago Youth Orchestra (high school students) for 22 years. After moving to Florida in 1980, he taught at the University of South Florida (Tampa) for several years. Survivors include his wife of nearly 69 years, Dorothy; daughters, Jean Todd and Eileen Buchanan of southeast Wisconsin, Anita Prouty of Scottsdale, Arizona; son, Arthur of Rio de Janiero, Brazil; brothers, Harold of Bradenton, and Arthur of Englewood; sisters, Lucile Kirkpatrick of Bradenton; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, UCC, 1031 South Euclid, Bradenton, on Wednesday, February 25th at 2:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Covell Cremation and Funeral Center is in charge of arrangements.