Obituary of Wayne Powell

WAYNE WEBSTER POWELL Wayne Webster Powell passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born in Burlington, VT on May 25, 1953. He moved to Long Beach, CA in 1940 where he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served in Korea. He became a Deputy Sheriff in 1950 for the Los Angeles Sheriff Department (LASO). He married Kathleen on June 21, 1961 and adopted her sons, John and Richard. They moved to La Palma, CA in 1966 to make their home. He retired from Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LASO) in 1985. He and Kathleen moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ in 1987. He enjoyed his passion for woodworking, golf and acting. He was a member of the Drury Lane Theatre in which he acted, directed and built many sets for plays. He built many things in his shops for many groups including the Manning Lighthouse at the Crazy Horse Campground. He and Kathleen celebrated their Golden Anniversary on June 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; sons Richard and John and daughter in law Barbara; granddaughter Ashley and great granddaughter McKenzie. Memorial Service will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel Thursday 6:00 PM with a visitation starting at 5:00 PM. The family requests donations be made to Hospice of Havasu in lieu of flowers 365 S. Lake Havasu Avenue Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Wayne's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.