10/05/2023
It is with sad hearts that we inform everyone that our long time volunteer, Becca Powers has passed away.
She was that sweet lady with the unforgettable smile and chuckle that greeted everyone as they entered the store. A pure and positive soul that we’ve lost far too soon. She will always be remembered and never forgotten. Becca, may you fly high and watch over all of us. We love you for eternity.
Below is Becca’s obituary and everyone is welcome to join for the visitation, service and lunch.
Please leave a memory that you have of Becca on Hamilton’s website or you can comment here as well.
Becca’s obituary:
Becca Ranay Powers, age 71, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Trinity Center Luther Park in Des Moines.
Becca was born December 1, 1951, in Racine, Wisconsin to Harold and Tola (Talbert) Mahoney. She lived in Paddock Lake, WI as a child. She met the love of her life, Robert Leon Richards, at 16 years old and they shared two beautiful children together – Pearce and Mary Elizabeth. She moved to Kenosha, WI where she lived for the next 16-17 years, before moving to San Diego, CA in 1989. She lived there briefly, then in Las Vegas, NV, before moving to Iowa in 1995. She lived many places in Iowa including Melbourne, Grinnell, Kellogg, Newton, and finally Des Moines.
Becca loved to play bingo. She never met a stranger – as soon as you met her, you were blessed to be instant friends. She was a genuine person, with a giving heart, and a compassionate soul. She sacrificed so much just so she could bring a smile to those around her.
Above all else, Becca cherished all of the special moments she spent with her son, Pearce. He was the light of her world and she was so very thankful for him and the memories they made together. She enjoyed volunteering at the Treasure Chest in Des Moines, a thrift shop her son owns. Becca was also very thankful for the friendships she made while living at Trinity Center.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Pearce Powers; Leona Marchese, who she loved like a daughter; her siblings, Tammy, Jamie, Dale, and Danny; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Becca was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Tola Mahoney; infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Richards; siblings, Harold, Kay, and Marilyn; and the love of her life, Robert Richards.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Avon Cemetery after the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com. Becca Ranay Powers, age 71, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Trinity Center Luther Park in Des Moines.
Becca was born December 1, 1951, in Racine, Wisconsin to Harold and Tola (Talbert) Mahoney. She lived in Paddock Lake, WI as a child. She met the love of her life, Robert Leon Richards, at 16 years old and they shared two beautiful children together – Pearce and Mary Elizabeth. She moved to Kenosha, WI where she lived for the next 16-17 years, before moving to San Diego, CA in 1989. She lived there briefly, then in Las Vegas, NV, before moving to Iowa in 1995. She lived many places in Iowa including Melbourne, Grinnell, Kellogg, Newton, and finally Des Moines.
Becca loved to play bingo. She never met a stranger – as soon as you met her, you were blessed to be instant friends. She was a genuine person, with a giving heart, and a compassionate soul. She sacrificed so much just so she could bring a smile to those around her.
Above all else, Becca cherished all of the special moments she spent with her son, Pearce. He was the light of her world and she was so very thankful for him and the memories they made together. She enjoyed volunteering at the Treasure Chest in Des Moines, a thrift shop her son owns. Becca was also very thankful for the friendships she made while living at Trinity Center.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Pearce Powers; Leona Marchese, who she loved like a daughter; her siblings, Tammy, Jamie, Dale, and Danny; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Becca was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Tola Mahoney; infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Richards; siblings, Harold, Kay, and Marilyn; and the love of her life, Robert Richards.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Avon Cemetery after the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
