Funeral service for William Wesley “Wes” Powers are set for 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023 at Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 N.W. RD Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO. His family will receive family and friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to start of service. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Wes and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
William Wesley “Wes” Powers, 71, a resident of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Friday, July 14, 2023 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. He was born November 29, 1951 to Bill and Evelyn (Cooper) Powers in Warrensburg, MO.
Wes is a 1970 graduate of Concordia High School. He was united in marriage to Judy Smith on July 5, 1996 in Blue Springs, MO. Wes proudly served 7 years in the United States National Guard. He spent the majority of his working career in the shipping department for Hallmark Cards Inc. in Liberty, MO. After 36 years of employment, he retired in 2009. Wes was a member of Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs, MO. He enjoyed watching sports but especially NASCAR. Wes also enjoyed wood working, carpentry, taking care of his vehicles, yard work, and traveling.
Survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Judy Powers of Independence, MO; children, Jeremy Powers -deceased, (Christina) of Concordia, MO, Monica Powers of Columbia, MO, Rickey Miller (Tiffany) of Buckner, MO, Mitchell Kessler (Jordan) of Independence, MO; grandchildren, Preston Powers (Cordie), Camryn Miller, Jacobi Powers, Teagan Powers, Mavrick Miller, Myah Kessler, Stevi Powers, Paisley Kessler, Kendall Eversley, Malakai Powers; siblings, Ann Krause (Jim) of Concordia, MO, Jill Jones (Wendell) of Murfreesboro, TN. Wes is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Evelyn Powers; sister, Sue Miller.
Prayers to the family. I worked with Wes for many years in shipping
I am so sorry for your loss. Wes was a great man. Prayers for the family.
We have so many great memories of Wes and Judy and so many memories of being his neighbor and coaching baseball. I’ve heard that boys thought they were lucky to have Phil and Wes as their coach. His passing was a shock to us. Phil and Rosie.
Prayers and thoughts! Worked with Wes almost my entire time at Hallmark, not quite 15 years before I moved on. Great man to be around!! Wes also use to bowl, many discussions about bowling!!!
Judy, I’m so sorry to hear about Wes. I won’t be able to attend the service, but know that my heart is with you and the rest of the family. I have so many memories of our years together at work, we sure did have fun. ❤️💔
Uncle Wes was the nicest man. I am so glad I had the chance to know him.
I am praying for you and your family, Judy. Sending love, Kevin, Bridget, Hannah and Morgan
Prayers for the family!
Sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends during this difficult time. Miss you Judy!
Prayers are with and your family.
Prayers from the Kindles. I managed the youth baseball team in Concordia years ago that Wes played on. I also worked at Hallmark. Great person. Phil and Dot Kindle
Wes will be missed by all at Liberty Hallmark friends!! Prayers for all the family.
Judy you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I just got word of this and I’m so sorry to hear of Wes passing. I cared so much for Wes and think of all the good times we had and of you and him stopping by the church. Praying the Lord strengthen and encourage you in coming days. Much love, Jack and Melinda Emmite
Sending our sincere sympathy for Judy and the family. 🙏
So very sorry Judy. May God ease you and the families pain.
May Wes rest in peace.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family. Though I did not get to meet Wes, I have learned so much about this wonderful man and your deep dedicated love for him. I am honored to have shared your journey the past few years with you. 🙏💕
Judy and family
So sorry for your loss
We are so very sorry for your loss, Wes will be greatly missed!!! One of the best neighbors/friend anyone could have. He will always be remembered in our hearts. Many continued prayers for
the family. Angie & James Bond
Sending my condolences and all my love to you Judy! Wes was hands down one of the greatest! Thinking of you and the family and sending great big hugs!
My thoughts and prayers are with you Judy and your family.
Wes was a good friend of mine since our days at Concordia (Mo) High School. My best memories of Wes was working on the hay hauling crew in the summers during the mid 1960’s; since then, our friendship continued and grew stronger. I will always remember Wes for his welcoming smile and interesting conversations. I also spent many hours with Wes commuting to Lone Jack for Missouri Army National Guard weekend meetings. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and sincere prayers are with Wes and his family.
We have been blessed to have known Wess, and to have shared stories and had conversations about the Grandchildren we shared he loved his family and it showed .
So sorry for your loss Judy
Sending prayers to Judy and the family.