RoseMary Powell the daughter of David J. and Hazel J. (Merchen) Powell was born on Dec. 7, 1941 in rural Winner, SD. She grew up and attended schools in the Winner area. RoseMary’s most rewarding job was that of taking care of her family as “Mom” and “Grandmother”. Rosemary also worked as a team member for Jack Links for 12 years.
RoseMary enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and playing pool. Rosemary loved cooking and was considered to be the best at her job by her entire family. Her family was very important to her and she loved spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her dogs.
Grateful for having shared in Rose’s life are the love of her life, Keith Songer; her sons: David (Joni) Tracy of Norfolk, NE, Darrell (Kari) Songer of Huron, SD, Donald Songer of Dallas, SD, Douglas Songer of Huron, SD, Duane (Ruth) Songer of Huron, SD; Brian (Tonya Petersen) Songer of Huron, SD, and Timothy (Leslie) Songer of Huron, SD ; daughters: Charlotta Schieffer of Riverton, WY, Carolyn (Kurt) Wallace of Arlington, SD, and Vickie Songer of Huron, SD; 27 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Myra) Powell of Winner, SD and Don (Connie) Powell of Parkston, SD; sisters, Darlene (Bill) Determan of Pierce, NE and Betty (Harold) Lund of Sand Springs, OK; and several nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons, Daniel and Jimmy Songer; brothers, John and David Powell; granddaughter, Rebecca; and great-grandson, Ethan.