Mitzy (Michiko) Powell

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Mitzy: a beautiful Japanese woman

Mitzy loved her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandson, friends and cats.

MICHIKO (MITZY) POWELL

Mitzy Powell (92), of Widefield, passed away on March 6, 2025. Born Michiko Sumie Onazawa in Nagano, Japan, on March 27, 1933, Mitzy married Harry J. Powell (deceased April 1, 1996) in Tokyo, Japan on August 22, 1955. As an Army wife, Mitzy resided in Kansas, Germany, Okinawa and Colorado.

Following retirement from a lengthy career at Ampex, Mitzy enjoyed an active social life and cultural activities with many Japanese friends. Mitzy’s hobbies included knitting and crocheting, cooking, karaoke, fine dining and fashion.

Mitzy is survived by daughter Cindy Powell of Widefield, CO; son Roger C. (Ann Marie) Powell of Boston, MA; grandson Roger E. (Megan) Powell and great granddaughter Jemma of Eau Claire, WI; granddaughter Nicki (Todd) Pazdra of Stevens Point, WI; granddaughter Brynn (Daniel) Cadigan of Kalispell, MT; great grandson Gavin Schultz and great great granddaughter Olivia Schultz of Eau Claire, WI.

Viewing will be from 4-6 pm on Monday 3/17/25 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Burial will be at 11 am on Tuesday 3/18/25 at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway. Immediate family plans a Evergreen Cemetery graveyard service in summer 2025.