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Lessil Powell Obituary
As a young man Lessil was an outstanding member of the FFA and the rifle club. He graduated from Orland High School in 1969 and studied agronomy at Shasta College. Lessil spent his life working alongside his brother at Powell Apiaries in Orland. He grew organic kiwis at the family ranch as well as the sweetest homegrown tomatoes in the valley, possibly the world. He cured olives for his family recipe. Lessil was a hunter and a fisherman. He was a talented photographer and documented his family life, work, friends, and the great outdoors.
Lessil's passing is mourned by the many people whose lives he has touched: his wife Louise, his three daughters Emmy Rose, Laura Lynn, and Jessie Jane Powell, two stepsons Richie and John Peterson, his mother, brother David , sisters Susan Steuben and Monicia Powell, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Lessil Powell will be missed by all.
Visitation will be Monday November 2, 2009, from 4-8 at Sweet and son Mortuary 825 A St, Orland, California. Funeral services will be Tuesday November 3rd at 11:00 Am at the mortuary. Interment will take place at Orland Cemetery.
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for Lessil Powell
Whick Smock
November 5, 2009
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Powell Family. Lessil was a good friend and a great human. He will be missed in this world.
Alisa Overton
November 3, 2009
Sending ALL my LOVE to U girls and Louise!! Love and miss You guz,
Karen Powell Davis
November 2, 2009
As a cousin who I grew up with, I will miss you terribly. My most sincere sypathies to Aunt Lucille, David and Susan. Although I am unable to be there in person, I will be there in thought.
November 2, 2009
I know he will be missed. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Earlene Lewis, Salinas, California
Mike Harrington
November 1, 2009
I remember talking with Lessil at Zeke's just a few short week ago. It is sad to hear when a classmate passes. My sympathy goes out to all his family.
Daryl Sawdy
November 1, 2009
My sincere condolences to Lessil's family. I remember such fun times with him a long time ago in our youth, but those memories will always be there for me to cherish. Rest in Peace my friend...
Rick & Barbara Crook
November 1, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies
Penny Baird
November 1, 2009
I remember Lessil when he lived down the street from me. His sister Susan and & I would drive him crazy on a regular basis.
He will be missed!
Theresa Foltz
November 1, 2009
Lessil was a quiet man around campus, as we went through school together, though you knew he was a good guy. I remember the last time I saw him was at Andy's Butcher Block, we chatted for a moment, wished each other well.
So sad to loose him. My sympathy to all of his family.
Kerri Cassel
October 31, 2009
First of all, I would like to express my deepest sympathies. I was lucky enough to have known, and to have been a part of Uncle Lessil's life for 42 years. He was one of a kind, and will be sorely missed! My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you who loved him, and were fortunate enough to have been loved by him.
Love,
Kerri
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