Bud died peacefully at home on May 20, 2020. He was born June 10, 1933 to Bernie and Charlotte Viola (Bushor) Powell. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Allene Powell, his brothers, Monroe Powell, Fred Powell and Don Powell, stepson, James (Dude) Harrigan.
He is survived by a son, Steven (Jackie) Powell of Bellaire, five daughters, Kerri (Gary) Hamilton, Terri (Howie) Andresen, Debra Strang (Jim), Cindy (Eric) Christiansen of Kingsley, and Robin Kennedy of Honor. Two stepsons, Ron Harrigan of Kingsley, Bruce (Mai) Harrigan of Texas; two stepdaughters, Barbara (Ron) Prentice and Ruth Leaym of Kingsley. A brother, Paul Powell of Las Vegas, Nevada and a sister, Carrol (Ed) Carter of Baxter, Tennessee. Eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Bud worked at the Traverse City State Hospital for 30 years. He drove school bus for TCAPS for 23 years. He drove tour bus for 20 years. He never had an accident or put a scratch on a bus he was driving. In 1950, he played on the first six-man football team. In 1951, he was captain of the basketball team. He played on a class B softball league. He umpired at Walt Warren Field. He was on a State Hospital Bowling league. In 1975, his team won the championship.
His family would like to thank Deb Curtis and the entire Hospice staff. Also, they would like to thank his doctor, Dr. Angela Pohl and Jodi.
Bud has been cremated and will be inurned during a private gathering at Memorial Gardens in Traverse City. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Traverse City.
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