Memorial Services for Jeff Powell

On this Sabbath evening I have read the different comments about Jeff. I had the privilege of being involved in hiring him, I believe it was in May of 2007 and then 6 months later being his supervisor. It was always a pleasure working with Jeff. He definitely loved Jesus and had the same gift Jesus had as a carpenter. I would put him on the challenging artistic jobs because I knew it would be crafted beautifully. I look forward to constructing something with him in the Earth made new. We will be there tomorrow celebrating his life! May God bless his family and friends as they grieve way to soon the loss of their son, father, relative, and friend. Can't wait to see Jeff again soon. 1 These 4:16 Paul and Mary Elder

This is Bonnie. To the family and friends of Jeff. I was one of his wife kitty’s best friends. When kitty met Jeff she was elated because she knew he was the “one”. Boy was he. She loved him with all her heart. Two peas in and a pod. After kitty passed I did talk to Jeff but eventually lost touch. Shameful to say I did not know how to keep in touch but often thought of You girls Mandi and Chelsea. Now I have a way to keep in touch. Both of your parents were special and you were lucky to have them for the short period that you did. I Am sorry to have missed service here because I wanted to re connect. My number is 703-887-0488 and my email isbeachdawg5@aol.com. I am not on Facebook. My prayers are with all of you and when you get a chance please contact me. Bless you all

Shocked and saddened by this news. I will keep his family in my prayers. May he rest in Jesus. Kristine Fraser

Jeff was a good man that always tried to do the right thing . He carried himself with dignity .He suffered the loss of his wife and best friend . My sister . We all suffered together . As we are now . Jeff and I new each other well . Im sure that we loved one another. We visited a lot in previous years . He was honest . As I told him not to worry about paying me some money ,many years back . But he wouldn,t here of it and paid me anyway . Looking back in 35 years we never had a cross word . And i can truly say that in the 35 years or so I have never seen him do anything dishonorable , and that,s a darn good record . He was a good friend and a great father and son. Jeff and Kitty,s goodness lives on in their daughters God bless Mandi Chelsea Gloria and all relatives and friends .A special thanks to Samy and the Singhs And all of his friends at Andrews university that supported the family at this difficult time Jeff was loved and will be truly missed by all Love John PS sorry if I misspelled anything

Mr Powell, you will be missed. Thank you for opening up your home to us while we were in PT school.

I love Jeff.I know what kind of a man he was, and i wont forget. I had the pleasure of spending many of my formative years with Jeff and my sister kitty as they plowed thru life full speed.Trying so hard to atcheive what in the end ,they have,there awsom children . They did everything short of selling there souls to have kids.And suffered greatly for them.when kitty passed I honestly didnt think jeff pull it off , raising two children on his own..... but boy did he smash that thought.giving selflessly all he has for his family.Just like his mom.One of my all time heroines .Gloria. the hardest thing i had ever had to do was being with jeff and kiity when they had to say goodby to shawn.we went thru it together and jeff was a rock by her side. most would have given up after that.but not them.driven to have kids. For some its easy i guess but not for them ,they gambled all in ,everything they had and ended up winners with the girls... kodos. Oh and what kind of parent follows there kids to collage.I helped him clean out his house. sell and give away and everything he owns and relocates to be near them. Good job Jeff

I remember him saying: We can fix it! Eliezer F

Jeff was wonderful to work with. He was always pleasant and friendly, even when the situation was less than ideal. We will miss him on campus. -- Horn Museum Staff

I was very sad and surprised to hear about Jeff. We truly appreciated his always kind and pleasant service here at the airport. Often during the course of a busy day, his smile and time he took to say hello made a difference. We will miss him tremendously. -Jean Gustavsen, Andrews University Dept of Aviation

I don’t know personally, but he looks like he had a kind heart. I’m sure he will be missed by many especially his family. My deepest sympathies to you and your loved ones. I pray that you will find God’s Words a continuing souce of peace and comfort. “I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed. In a flash, In the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, amd we will be changed.” 1 Cor.15:51-52.

Very sad to hear about Jeff. I didn't know him well, but I did meet him in the Social Work Department, working on a few project. He was kind and happy :-) My husband knew him from the Horn Archaeology Museum and was eager to help him with accessibility issues. It's always the quiet people that touch the lives of so many. I pray he knew he was appreciated and that he made a difference.

May the Lord receive your soul to eternity. Rest in peace Jeff.

I’m extremely sorry for you loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Sorry for your loss. May this plant seeds of hope and strength.

Jeff, It was always nice to chat with you whenever i needed help or just to chat about what i did here at AU. I am just in shock and saddened that you have left us temporarly. To his family, i always have a saying, it is never good by, but we will see you later. I never got to meet his family, but prayers to you all as you lay our friend to rest. Vern Byrd-CYE

So sorry to hear of this, Jeff will be surely missed. Praying for his family in this time of sudden and tragic loss. Looking forward to when we are all united on Heaven's ground. Deepest regards, Tim Newkirk

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning

Praying for Jeff’s family, his Plant Service family and his Andrews ZUniversity family that God will comfort all of us during this difficult time of Jeff passing so suddenly. 😞

From the Carroll family just Hall was Kind funny nice When me or my wife would see him and talk to him he would always brighten our day He will be remembered and missed. Condolences go out to his family Everyone that knew him Probably say the same about him. From Laura & Nathan You will be missed Jeff till we Meet again

I have rarely met such a kind soul as Jeff's! His gentleness and warmth were so genuine, and whenever he came to the cafe I enjoyed our visits. This world was blessed by his presence, and so was I. I am deeply saddened for this loss. My love to his family!

Jeff always did great work in our department. He had a quiet and gentle spirit and I know will missed greatly by many. My sincere condolences to the family. David Village, Andrews University Physical Therapy.

I am so shocked and saddened... at a loss for words. I am just staring at all the portraits he hung up in our office last summer. He was always gracious, kind, compassionate, witty, pleasant, just a sweet spirit all around. I am literally close to tears. It was always a delight to exchange pleasantries with him. When I think of Plant services, I think of Jeff and to think he has left us is heartbreaking indeed. To his family I pray for God's comforting embrace, to his Plant services family I pray the same and to all whose lives he positively impacted. He did mine.

Jeff will be missed, greatly. He was a good friend, a hard worker, and a good man. May the next time he open his eyes, he see the face of Jesus. My heart goes out to his family. Tanya Thomas

Praying for the family.

This is such sad news! I would see Jeff from time to time working in Lamson and at PMC as well. He was always so gracious, kind, and friendly. Praying for his family, friends, and AU community. --A'Lisa Lashley

Jeff will be greatly missed, he was always willing to help in any way. May the Lord comfort you at this stressful time

RIP Jeff. We will surely miss you.