Obituary of Michael J Powers

Michael J. Powers, 50 of Iowa City died Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He peacefully went to the Lord with his loving wife by his side. A time celebrating Michael’s life will be held on Saturday, October 22nd. From 4 to 6 pm concluding with a time of sharing from family and friends at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Michael’s memory. Michael “Mike” was born December 17, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa, but raised in Clinton where he graduated from high school. He ended up in Iowa City where he attended the University of Iowa. Michael worked as a restaurant manager where he met his wife Tamara Jo Goodrich. On May 21, 1994 he was united in marriage to Tamara. He had worked a number of different occupations during his working years, but always loved his restaurant years the most . His family includes his wife, Tamara; their two daughters, Emily Rose Powers and Julia Ann Powers; He was preceded in death by his parents Richard “Bud” and Julie Powers. His brother Steve Powers and his family live in WA. His step mother Mildred Powers resides in NM with his sisters Andrea Aurand, Katy Lamphere (Aurand) , and his brother Greg Aurand.