Edward Powers

Edward "Ed" Powers age 75, passed away at his home on December 12, 2023. He was born on March 18, in McCook to Lester and Dorothy (Godwin) Powers. Ed attended school in Trenton, graduating in 1966. Ed enlisted in the U.S. Navy, on July 15, 1966. He was trained as a corpsman/medic. He was Honorably Discharged on February 10, 1971. He returned home working in the oil fields, carpentry, railroad until he bought the Recreation Center in Trenton, renaming it to Eds Recreation. Pool hall was his baby! He respected the antique pool tables and expected others to do so. Ed kicked out several who drank or smoked near them or damaged them in any way, including rough housing. Ed was a member of the VFW, Disabled Vets, and the Eagles Club. He loved archery, black powder hunting, fishing and not in the least pool. Ed married Beverly Delai Cathcart on October 11, 1992, in McCook. He was a friend to all who knew him. He had many pets and treated them like family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Dorothy, sister-in-law, Peggy (Davis) Powers. Ed is survived by his wife, Beverly; siblings, Charlie (Pat) Powers, Carol Barraza, Janet Powers, and Joyce (Doug) Tunink; nephews: Ryan Powers, Adam Powers, John Johnson, Daniel Barraza, Jason Barraza, Aaron Aramayo, Alan Aramayo, and Nathan Tunink; and niece, Jordan (Andy) Willer. Ed Loved Beverlys children, David (Gina) Cathcart, Aaron (Heidi) Cathcart, Lora Cathcart Hamil; grandchildren, Gillian: Alyson, Madison Cathcart, Tyler (Hanna) Floro, Faith Lora Wallace; great-grandchildren: Harper, Vivian Floro, Jeramiah Wallace and Anica Wallace. Special friends, Kirt Matson, Mike Kamrey, RT, Billy Joe who visited frequently while he was homebound for the last three years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Gary Brethour and Deacon Doug Tunink officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. James Catholic Cemetery of Trenton. Military Honors will be performed by the Navy Funeral Honors Unit, along with the VFW. Mass of Christian Burial St. James Catholic Church Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 117 West B Street Trenton, NE 69044