- Date Of Birth: August 31, 1952
- Date Of Death: September 28, 2020
- State: Idaho
Larry H Powell, 68, of Ammon, passed away September 28, 2020, at his home.
Larry was born August 31, 1952, in Pocatello, Idaho, to John Davis Powell Jr. and Mary Lorraine Howell Powell. He was born the fourth of twelve children, having five sisters and six brothers. Larry attended Highland High School, Brigham Young University – Provo and graduated from Idaho State University with an Associate of Applied Science in 1985.
Larry had two daughters, Nichole and Tonya Powell. He worked as a steel worker and later for the State of Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare as a self-reliance specialist. On November 1, 2013, he married the love of his life, Carol Elaine Powell in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and all eternity. Larry and Carol made their home in Ammon, Idaho. He retired in 2014 after 24 years with the State of Idaho.
Throughout his life, Larry enjoyed music and especially singing musical numbers with siblings and family.
Larry enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren, family and neighbors. He was a kind, gentle and loving person, always quick to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was the kind of neighbor everyone wishes they had – thoughtful, helpful, caring and a great friend.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Carol Elaine Powell of Ammon, ID, two daughters, Donna Nichole (Lincoln) McDonald of Idaho Falls, ID, and Tonya Lee (William) Shomaker of Smiths Station, AL; step-daughter, Libby Black, two step-sons, Peter C. Esta and Ronald J. Esta; six brothers, two sisters, two grandsons and one granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
