David Howard Powell 55 of Ashland Mt. began his journey on August 3rd, 2022. David was born on April 9, 1967, in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Gloria Killsontop and Tom LaGarde. He had many fond memories of growing up on Muddy Creek with his adopted parents Bernice and Howard Powell. David was a proud member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. He graduated from Colstrip high school in 1985 where he excelled in sports. It was in high school where he met his lifelong friend Shawn Wahl. In 1988 David met his first love of his life, Melanie Curley, they had four children together. Karissa, Dashawna, David jr. and Cecilia Powell. David also welcomed his second oldest daughter Rose Harris with Melinda Harris. Later in life David married Georgia Marie Powell and made his home in Ashland Mt.
David worked many jobs in his lifetime, from wildland firefighter to heavy equipment operator, he was a Jack of all trades. He was a member of IUOE Local 400 at one of his favorite jobs as a dozer operator at Western Energy. David was hard working, kind and considerate, and never turned down anyone in need. David touched everyone who met him. He was the epitome of a outdoorsman from fishing to hunting. He loved the mountains. Life was an adventure and he lived it to the fullest. He had a passion for life, and he passed that passion to his children. Everyone has a David story A memory to take with us and retell of how crazy and wonderful he was. He will always be in our heart.
David is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Killsontop; adopted parents, Howard and Bernice Powell; and brother, Jimmy Manley.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia Marie Powell; children: Karissa Powell, Rose Harris, Dashawna Powell, David Powell Jr., Cecelia Powell, and stepson Dusty Wilson; grandchildren, Nikko Ath, and LaRayah Long Jaw; brother John Yellowbear; sister, Trudy Small; extended families include: Strangeowls, Killsontops, Walking Medicinetops, Fox, Littlecoyotes, Riding Bears, Youngman, Beartusk, Bighawks, and Highwolfs. Our family is large, sorry if we have missed you in our time of grief.
The family would like to thank Stevenson and Sons Funeral home, White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church, and for everyone’s patience during this difficult time.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday August 12, 2022
White River Mennonite Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Saturday August 13, 2022
White River Mennonite Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday August 13, 2022
Busby Cemetery
Busby , Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday August 12, 2022
White River Mennonite Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Saturday August 13, 2022
White River Mennonite Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday August 13, 2022
Busby Cemetery
Busby , Montana 59016
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Carrie Littlebird says
My Condolences and Prayers for David Powell n prayers for Marie n Family.
Amber Bear Dont Walk says
Prayers of healing and strength for Dave’s close family. God’s angels are those that walk amount us, whether we see them or they are in God’s hands.
Trudy Small says
Davis was a hard working. Kind and considerate, and never turned down anyone in need. David touched everyone who met him. He was the epitome of a outdoors man from fishing to hunting. He loved the mountain. Life was an adventure and he lived it to the fullest. He had a passion for life and he passed that passion to his children. Everyone has a David story A memorable tail to take with us and retell of how crazy and wonderful he was. He will always be in our heart. In loving memory his Sister
Marlin Whitedirt & family says
Prayers for the family during this difficult time. RIP David
Charleen Luttrell says
We were saddened to hear of David’s passing. Prayers of healing to the ones he left behind. Love sent to his children. May God watch over them.
Randy and Cora Stennerson says
Thoughts and prayers sent to David’s family.
Andrita Harris says
Prayers to Powell Family and Maria Powell
David was a hard working man. With a big heart. kind hearted person. David was a brother to me growing up since we both grew up on Muddy Creek. He was at our house most of the time or with his my down the road Bernice Powell and Dad Howard Powell. Class of 1985 of Colstrip High School. He played football and was in Track his junior & Senior yr. Still remember when they played Roundup Panthers Mike, Vaughn, Mickey and David knocked the offensive line of Roundup, some ended in the hospital. David at the school record in track for Shot Put & Discus but he did not get in on the board, because we were Class B then and we where competing against Class A schools. This was the best two years of High School. The football team was ranked high. Every team hated play the Colstrip Colts.
David loved to help us brand, an out standing wrestler with calves, I think the 300 lb. calves were more scared of him. When his Dad passed away (Howard) that is when David had to grow up quick, to take care of his Mom and take care of there Ranch; cows and horses and chickens.
My two brothers Billy and David they would be in the hills hunting well scoping out for winter time where to find the biggest Buck out there. David loved being out in the Hills or the Mountains, as he called it GOD’S COUNTRY Muddy Creek. We will always miss you David RIP Prayers. You have greener pastures & bigger Bucks. Give my Dad a hug tell him I miss him.
Harris Family
andrita Harris says
Deepest sympathy and condolences for the Powell Family.
David will be missed. I just hope that you get buried where you wanted too; next to your Dad Howard Powell.
on Muddy Creek.
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences & Prayers to my relative. Sorry I didn’t get to know you but I knew we were related. You were a Good Man. Tell my brother Jimmy I miss him. Prayers for his children, siblings, wife and extended family.
Dennis and Bonnie Bear Don't Walk says
RIP Dave, condolences to his family
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF DAVID HOWARD POWELL, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Melissa Whitewolf-Royston says
Sending my sincere condolences to the Family of David. I grew up with him through grade school and high school. In grade school David, Crawford Lonewolf, Darrell Hiwalker, Lew Headswift, and I hung out most of the summertime running around in the hills of Lame Deer, swimming in Tommy’s Creek. Those were the good ole days! Rest in peace friend.