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Angie (Schwenk) Pryibil
November 4, 2021
Mrs. Powers was my KG teacher at Lyon A.B.I. in 1985. As a little girl filled with anxiety about separating from her newly divorced mother and little toddling brother for her first days of school, I was comforted by the care and arms of your mom. She was so kind to me and helped make me feel comforted, secure & confident while at school. I'll never forget her for that and for her sweet and generous nature. I'm sorry for your loss, even though it's been years. I too, lost my mom. My daughter was only 1.5 year old. I feel that loss every day but am surprised and comforted to see how much my daughter is just like her grandma. Every day I get little glimmers of the mom I loved. Hope you get that blessing as well.
JoAnn Hartmann
December 7, 2015
Two years have passed and I miss you more every second. Mom, I love you and think of your smile every moment the sun is shining. I think of your playful and fun spirit when it rains and I look back on the walks we would take during my childhood. We giggled happily while splashing in the puddles. When it snows, I think of walks to the park and sledding with you. In the summer heat, I treasured our swim times at the Webster pool.
You always said that memories stood as the best gifts parents could give their children. In every season and every phase of our lives, you left thousands more than we could count. Then you did the same for your grandchildren. The word 'Mom' got its heart and true meaning from the gracious lady who answered to it in my childhood home. Thank you for being everything a child could want and more. Forever and always, you are adored.
JoAnn Hartmann
December 31, 2014
Mom, it has been a year, and you are missed just as much. I still want to run to the phone and call you about news, jokes or anything on my mind, but I cannot talk to you. I love you always and I know Heaven is brighter with you there, but I would love to hug you again and have one of our talks.
Jim Cochran
January 3, 2014
Dear Jerry, Jo Ann, Tim & Ted: Please accept my sincerest condolences, I was unaware.
Bob Camp
December 24, 2013
Hi Jerry and family,I'm shocked and deeply saddened by your loss of your loving wife Shirley, mother of your three sons, and grandmother of the Powers clan .(Wasn't Shirley a Harris grad?)
It's been many years since I last saw you, but I've always considered you a friend.
From the obituary and other sources, it's apparent that you have a loving and kind family,children and grandchildren.Fortunately, they will still have great memories, happy and recently sad of your lives together. Jerry, I'm certain that you will remain a living example, role model, gude (tough job huh?) which will remind them positively of the family all of you continue to deserve and still have.
Any kind of wannabee wisdom espoused on the death of a loved one is a foolish, hollow voice in the light of the deep sorrow and loss which you all have experienced.My thoughts are with you.
We have had great and successful careers, doing what we loved as teachers/educators helping kids.I'll bet Shirley was a beloved mother,wife and great teacher... maybe it's in the water some teachers drink(Sorry for the belated note just found out.)Bob Camp
December 18, 2013
Mom,
You were everyone's angel down here and now you are one of Heaven's most beautiful cherubs. I love you dearly forever and I was so blessed to have had the best and most devoted mother a daughter could ask for. I miss you more than you know.
Bob DeBlauw
December 11, 2013
Jerry, I extend my condolensces to you and your children. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed Barni
December 10, 2013
Coach Powers,
On behalf of the Prep South Class of 1967, let me extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. I regret that I cannot attend the services; but, I hope you find comfort in knowing that Shirley is resting in peace with God and that you and your family are in our prayers.
Jacquelyn Page
December 10, 2013
Mrs. Hartman, my prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless you all.
Ingrid Hohlfelder
December 10, 2013
Uncle Jerry and family; Aunt Shirley was always a ray of sunshine visiting us. We are all thinking of you with love and prayers. Ingie, Mike and Family
Darryl Lee
December 10, 2013
Mrs. Powers, you will be missed. My thoughts are with my brother in law Ted, his father Jerry, my sister, and Michael, Erin and Daniel.
Carol Sanchez
December 10, 2013
To Shirley's family: Shirley was a wonderful friend and colleague at Lyon School.She will be missed by all who knew her.I send my sympathy to her family.
Carol Sanchez
Tom Powers
December 10, 2013
Jerry, Ted, Tim, and JoAnn
I'm very sorry for your loss. I really liked Shirley. She was always one of the "lives" of the party at the annual family picnics. She always had family stories to share. I can't help but remember the soccer games, softball games, and Jerry riding a 100 miles on his bike to the picnic. :)
December 9, 2013
Ted, Leslie, Erin, Michael, and Daniel--
We offer our condolences and prayers.
the Mohrmanns
Men of Beaumont
December 9, 2013
Jerry,
The men of Beaumont extend our sincere sympathy on the lost of your wife. Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lou & Donna Perry
December 9, 2013
Ted, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
December 9, 2013
Ted, Leslie and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful Mother.
Rick & Mariann Wedel
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