HURSHAL GEORGE POWERS Hurshal George Powers was born October 8, 1933 in Vona, Colorado and grew up in Lyman, Nebraska. He met his bride Rosemary in Warden, Washington where they married December 9, 1956. Hurshal graduated from the University of Denver and was a licensed professional engineer specializing in nuclear fuel assembly design until retirement. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2002 and survived by God's amazing grace and successful medical intervention. Hurshal enjoyed rock hunting, RV trips with family and friends, and music. He was an avid reader who loved studying scripture, and had a passion for singing in the annual community performance of The Messiah. He was highly esteemed by his family for rescuing us from multiple repair projects gone wrong. We respected his quiet strength, unwavering perseverance, and faithful love. He carried authority with kindness, and could speak encouragement that endured with only a few words. Hurshal was the love of Rosemary's life for 55 years. He went to be with Jesus on September 4, 2012. "Now he knows what heaven is like. The rest of us will have to wait until God calls us. What a blessing he was to us all." Rosemary Hurshal is survived by his bride Rosemary, son Keith Powers, daughters Lori Bruce Harrer and Sheryl Cane, brothers Bill Rosemary Powers and John Sharon Powers, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Carrie Powers, and brother Charles Powers, Jr. Viewing will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 9 at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls, 314 W. 1st Ave., Kennewick. Graveside ceremony will be at the Warden Cemetery in Warden on Monday, September 10, 11:00 a.m. A service celebrating Hurshal's life will be held at The Living Room, 1409 S. Garfield, Kennewick on Tuesday, September 11, 11:00 a.m.