Carol Ann Powers

Powers, Carol Ann POWERS – Carol Ann (Heydenberk) Powers passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Robert and Lucille Heydenberk. She grew up on Pine Lake with her brother, Warren where she treasured the memories of teaching swimming and canoeing.  She attended Nazareth College where she earned a Bachelor degree in education.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Robert Powers; four daughters, Lisa (David) Wilbur, Sharon (Jon) Meerman, Janet (John) Jepsen, Linda (Jim) Rossiter to whom she dedicated her life as well as her fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  She will always be remembered for her quiet strength and steadfast devotion to her prayer and faith life.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 10:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE with Fr. Robert A. Sirico, celebrant and Fr. Mark Bauer con-celebrant.  Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. on Sunday from Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 pm with a Rosary service at 7:30 pm.