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Dr. Thomas J. Powers

Posted 2021-09-26 by mhenderson
Published by Today's News Herald from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2021 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Dr. Thomas J. Powers was called to be with his Lord and Savior on
September 15, 2021. He was born in Upland, California on March 25,
1956 to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Powers.

Dr. Powers graduated from Alta Loma High School in 1974 and attended
Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colorado where he met
his wife of 44 years, Denise R. Powers. He received his bachelor's
degree from Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado and medical
degree from St. George's University in Grenada. Dr. Powers attended
the University of Wisconsin for residency and in his third year became
the chief resident. He relocated to Lake Havasu City, Arizona in 1989
to start his own family practice. He also served at Beacon of Hope
Hospice as Medical Director. In his free time he enjoyed boating,
skiing, traveling, sporting events, concerts, and spending time with
his wife and family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Denise R. Powers; his mother,
Geraldine Powers of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; his 3 daughters Kristina
(Rudy) Strom of Falls Church, VA, Katie (John) Burgmeier of Mesa, AZ,
and Kimberly (Nick Lopez) Powers of Studio City, CA; his grandchild
Natalie Strom and one on the way; his 3 brothers Scott (Debby) Powers,
Greg (Patty) Powers, Michael (Anna) Powers of Rancho Cucamonga, CA;
and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Dr.
Joseph A. Powers.

A community service will be held at the Community Center (Aquatic
Center) on Saturday, October 17th at 2 pm in the afternoon.

Arrangements were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and
Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be
sent to Beacon of Hope Hospice (www.bohhospice.org) or Feed My
Starving Children (www.fmsc.org).

Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com




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