Adam Powell

 

October 7, 2020

Adam Powell

Adam John Powell passed away on Sept. 21, 2020 at the age of 39.

Adam was born on April 27, 1981 in Atwood, Kan. and grew up in McDonald, Kan. attending Cheylin elementary and high school. He graduated from Cheylin High School in 1999.

After high school Adam attended Sterling College in Sterling, Kan. on a football scholarship for one season before returning to Colby Community College. Adam was a cook at heart and began cooking at various restaurants before opening his own bar and grill in Atwood called the Corner Pocket.

Adam moved to Holyoke in 2015 to be closer to his parents and brother where he continued his love of cooking working for Bill Pelle at Blisties. Adam also enjoyed helping his brother and sister-in-law's family during harvest running grain cart and working summer fallow. Adam was also an avid golfer and spent many hours on the course with friends and family including his nephews.

Adam had a kind and gentle soul and was a friend to anyone who met him.

He is survived by his mother Claudia Powell, Holyoke; brother Aaron and wife Angela, Holyoke; nephews Mason and Riley Powell, both of Holyoke; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father John Powell.

Memorial services were held on Oct. 3 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Holyoke with Reverend Gary Rahe officiating. Internment followed at the Holyoke Cemetery.

Baucke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

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