Obituary - William 'Bill' David Powell

William "Bill" David Powell of Chinook, Montana, 89, passed away February 9th, 2024, with his son Mike by his side.

Bill was born September 20, 1934, on Cow Creek south of Chinook, MT, to Jacob Clement Powell and Lucille McNeill Powell.

Bill married Sharon O'Brien in the fall of 1955. Their son Mike was born in September of 1956 and their second son, Jaydee, joined them in April 1963.

Bill is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sharon Powell; sons, Michael Powell of Chinook, Jaydee (Joann) Powell of Chinook; siblings Avis Groseclose of Apachee Junction AZ, Margie Liedle of Anaconda MT, Louella Brownlee of Chinook, Teddy Powell of Chinook; grandson Garrett Powell (Cassie Johnson) of Chinook, great-grandchildren Garrisen, Gracie Pearl and one on the way.

We all know Bill is the lucky one, he is in a far better place, living his life horseback and whistling along the sage brush like he missed so much ... playing long games of cribbage and pinochle with all his family and friends ... free from pain and suffering. As Bill always said when parting ways, "Catch ya down the trail."

A celebration of life will be held February 24th at 11:00 AM at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Chinook MT with military honors. A luncheon will follow the services. Bill's ashes will be spread at a later time this spring/summer out south.

Memorial donations can be made in honor of Bill Powell of Windy Ridge Meats to the University of Montana Butcher program.