David Frederick Powers, systems analyst
David Frederick Powers, 77, of Lewes, formerly of Severna Park, Md., passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was born Aug. 15, 1943, in Freeport, Ill., son of the late Gerald S. and Anna M. (Deuth). Powers.
In 1965, Mr. Powers married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Powers (Gatz) in Oregon, Ill., and they shared 55 adventurous and wonderful years together. He built a lifelong career as a senior data systems analyst for the Department of Defense. Mr. Powers was particularly fond of travelling with his wife, family and friends, volunteering with his church and the community, reading, biking, and all sports. Above all, he cherished time spent with friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Powers was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Powers was preceded in death by his sister, Martha. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Gatz) Powers of Lewes; his sons: Christopher Powers (Stefanie) of Silver Spring, Md., and Jonathan Powers (Amy) of Laurens, N.Y.; his grandchildren: David and Dylan of Silver Spring, and Carter and Jackson of Laurens; his brother, Michael Powers (Sallie) of Reston, Va.; his aunt, Marge Powers of Mount Morris, Ill.; his brother-in-law, Ron Gatz (Gini) of Hot Spring Village, Ariz.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service to celebrate his life and honor Mr. Powers’ memory will be planned at a later date when it is safe for family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mr. Powers’ memory to the Grace of God Lutheran Church, www.goglcde.org, PO Box 1251, Millsboro, DE 19966, or the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.
Please visit Mr. Powers' Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
