Obituary: Powell, Ricky Lee “Rick”

Age 62

Wed., March 16, 2016

POWELL, Ricky Lee “Rick”
(Age 62)

Passed away on March 12, 2016 at his home in Newman Lake.

He was born March 30, 1953 in St. Maries, Idaho.

His funeral service will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the LDS Chapel located at 1670 North McGuire Road, Post Falls, ID.

Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery in St. Maries, Idaho.

Attendance at the service or graveside is welcome or condolences may be given online at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com where the complete obituary is available.

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