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Lydia Marie Blitz Powell

Birth	:	23 Feb 1916 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	31 May 2006 Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7127991, -91.4561005
Description	:	Lydia Marie Powell was born at home to Henry and Maria Christine (Beidien) Blitz at 442 "A" Street, Lincoln, Nebraska on February 23, 1916 and died at Aurora, Nebraska on May 31, 2006, at the age of 90. She was a graduate of the 1934 Class of Lincoln High School. Lydia was baptized and confirmed at Zion Congregational Church 9th & "D" Streets, Lincoln, NE. She was a 59-year member of the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Aurora. On December 26, 1940, she was united in marriage to E. Harold Powell at Lincoln, Nebraska. Harold passed away on March... Read More	Lydia Marie Powell was born at home to Henry and Maria Christine (Beidien) Blitz at 442 "A" Street, Lincoln, Nebraska on February 23, 1916 and died at Aurora, Nebraska on May 31, 2006, at the age of 90. She was a graduate of the 1934 Class of Lincoln High School. Lydia was baptized and confirmed at Zion Congregational Church 9th & "D" Streets, Lincoln, NE. She was a 59-year member of the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Aurora. On December 26, 1940, she was united in marriage to E. Harold Powell at Lincoln, Nebraska. Harold passed away on March 3, 1988. Lydia was a dedicated volunteer. She volunteered at the Federated Church Women's Association, Sunday school teacher, Courtesy Committee and Church Council. Lydia also gave her time to the Merry Janes, Chairman of Aurora March of Dimes, Red Cross Blood Mobile, Chairman of the Cancer Drive, Legion Auxiliary (Child Welfare), First Head Start Teacher in Aurora, Scout Den Mother and Brownie/Girl Scout Leader. She was a member of the Aurora Library Board, Charter member of the Hospital Auxiliary, the Hamilton Manor Auxiliary and a Hospice Volunteer. Lydia was known for her love of family, faith in God and baking for others. Great-grandchildren were a special delight. Her faith in God was demonstrated by her daily devotional readings with her Bible always close at hand. Lydia came from a family who loved to cook – pies and cookies were her specialty with the smell of freshly baked goods often filling her kitchen. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; brothers, Peter, Reinhold, Leo, Rudolph, Robert and Henry; sisters, Marie, Emma, Pauline and Esther. Those who remain to cherish her memory are her four children, Ernie (Karen) Powell of Fort Collins, CO, Jim Powell of Lincoln, Mary (Roger) Holling of Aurora and Mike (Deanna) Powell of Aurora; 11 grandchildren, Robert (Tracie) Powell, Kathy Depperschmidt, Beth (Brian) Terry, Joe, Sarah and Tom Powell, Michelle (David) Woodside, Marc Erickson, Chrissy (Aaron) Hough, Jon Powell and Debby Powell; 9 great-grandchildren, Cory, Daniel and Kevin Powell, Megan Depperschmidt, Nathanael and Howie Terry, Gavin Powell and Owen Woodside. She is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Betty (Dr. Richard) Pitsch of Seward and many nieces and nephews.

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Where is Lydia Marie Blitz Powell's memorial?
Lydia Marie Blitz Powell's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, West Point, Lee County, USA.
When did Lydia Marie Blitz Powell death?
Lydia Marie Blitz Powell death on 31 May 2006 in Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lydia Marie Blitz Powell's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7127991
Longitude: -91.4561005

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ernest "Harold" Powell

(1917 - 1988)

Siblings

Esther Marie Blitz Davis

(1919 - 1990)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7127991, -91.4561005

2. West Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7183600, -91.4487500

3. Pitman Family Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7078018, -91.5096970

8. Pitman Chapel Pioneer Cemetery
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13. Saint Peters Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6603012, -91.4831009

14. Franklin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6683006, -91.5066986

15. Enslow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7553500, -91.4012100

16. Williamson Cemetery
West Point, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7727814, -91.4205627

17. Woolens Corner Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7780500, -91.4402200

18. New Garden Quaker Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7780900, -91.4964100

19. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7696000, -91.5185900

20. Bonnell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7057991, -91.5635986

21. Woodmansee Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7651900, -91.3725010

22. Applegate Family Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 40.6285460, -91.4641000

23. Everhart Cemetery
Donnellson, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6310997, -91.4891968

24. McCracken Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7274200, -91.5695500