David T. Powell

David (Dave) T. Powell, of Mt. Holly, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mt. Holly. He was the ripe old age of 90. Born in Oswego, NY on the shores of Lake Ontario; the son of the late Theodore and Virginia (Converse) Powell. After high school Dave enlisted in the Air Force where he served and was wounded in the Korean War. After his service he attended and graduated from SUNY- Oswego college where he was a member of the (Brainy) Epsilon Pi Tau fraternity. Dave knew in 8th grade that he wanted to teach Industrial Arts, and so after graduation he took a position at Rancocas Valley Regional High School, where he taught Woodshop, Electricity, and Electronics for 30 years. Dave lived a full life. While he was in college he took a full course load of 18 or more credits a semester, all while working full time and raising a family with his first wife Sally. Even with all the hard work he managed to find time to party and find a group of lasting friends. That work ethic followed him all his life. Dave (aka Ted, Dad, Pop, Papa, Honey, Baby) loved the outdoors. He and his family spent many years on their famous camping trips. A love of music, which his son Mark and grandson DJ carry on as his legacy, originated around the campfires lit every evening during those camping trips. After his retirement he and Sally spent much of their time up at their cabin at the Kelly Farm in Quakertown PA. Fishing was always a special pastime for him, and most mornings and evenings you could find him down at the creek on the farm. Dave made a special connection with his granddaughter Amanda over their shared love of fishing. The Kelly Farm is also where they met their second family. People still talk about the infamous parties held there. Dave was part of the group that dressed up as the Village People and performed YMCA! His party was always the October Sauerbraten, an homage to his German heritage. After his first wife Sally passed, he connected with his second wife Jacqueline, a long time Powell family friend. Their love of animals, specifically dogs brought them together. Dave’s motto was always “Don’t shop – Adopt!” And thus began his relationship with Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, and a whole new group of friends and family opened up for him. One of those friends said it best. The world has lost a great man, a genuinely good soul. A champion of rescue. He loved a challenge, well I won’t say he “loved” a challenge, but I will say he was too stubborn to give up. With his friends Dave was known for being funny and quick-witted, always with the dead pan face. His sense of humor unmatched and his smirk one of a kind. His love of cookies was massive and earned him the nick name “Cookie Monster” He was kind, loving and a rock for all who needed him. And even though his second wife hates to admit it, he was usually right. But he never gloated. Truly one of the greats. His greatest joy was watching his grandchildren evolve into their own person. Though limited in mobility his last few years, he got great joy in looking at the pictures and comments of family and friends through Facebook and e-mail. He was especially excited to see his great-granddaughters, Hailey and Annie (who is the spitting image of her Great-Grandma Sally) He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jacqueline M. (Wade); children, Robert D. (Joan) Powell, Mark R. Powell, Gail R. (Andrew) Dill; and stepdaughter L Raymi Smith; grandchildren, Sgt. Amanda Reiter, David Powell, Tyler Powell, Erik (Amy) Dill, Thomas (Brandi) Dill and Mark (Jenny VanDaele) Dill; sister, Virginia Boak. He is predeceased by his first wife, Sally Powell. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Friday, November 17 from 10-11 AM at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to: Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue https://dvgrr.org/shop/donation/ or call Karen at 717-484-4799. Zoom: Meeting ID: 872 8583 2622 Passcode: Powell https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87285832622?pwd=ZjBzeDl1NVpZditwZFlXVldvVVkyQT09 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87285832622?pwd=ZjBzeDl1NVpZditwZFlXVldvVVkyQT09

David T. Powell

October 8, 1933 - November 12, 2023