Richard Lewis Powless

Richard was raised in Port Angeles and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1944. After graduating from high school, he worked for the Rayonier mill while earning money to attend college.

Richard attended Seattle Pacific College, earning a bachelor's degree in pre-med in 1949. While attending college, he was also a member of the tennis team and continued to enjoy tennis for many years after, teaching some of his children the art of the game.

He met Davelene Smith not long after she and her parents moved from Jasper, Alabama, to join her sisters and their families in Port Angeles.

They were married on June 14, 1952. Shortly after the wedding, Davelene's family moved back to Alabama.

Dick and Davelene had five children during the course of their marriage. They continued to reside in Port Angeles throughout their marriage, with frequent visits to her family home in Alabama.

Richard worked for ITT Rayonier until his retirement.

Richard was a charter member of the Port Angeles Free Methodist Church, where he continued to attend and served for most of his life. He was a strong leader and supporter of the church throughout his adult life. He enjoyed serving in his church.

Richard loved his family and was devoted to his church and community. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Richard is survived by his sister, Claudine Rand; his five children, Fred (Barb) Powless, Jon (Rene) Powless, Mark (Margie) Powless, Janelle (Nick) Umbarger and Annette Umbarger; son-in-law Rick Umbarger; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 1323 Sequim-Dungeness Way, Sequim, on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow.

A private family graveside service will be held at Mount Angeles Memorial Park in Port Angeles at a later date.