Verl Samuel Powers of Enterprise passed away Nov. 2, 2016 at age 83 at Ashley Manor Care Center in Mountain Home, Idaho.

Verl was born July 7, 1933 in Santa Cruz, Calif., the son of Samuel and Vera Powers. He served during the Korean War (1953-1955) in the U.S. Army.

Verl was a longtime resident of Enterprise. He was the road master for the Wallowa County Highway District. He loved hunting, fishing and just being in the outdoors. When he was younger, he especially loved riding his mules while hunting.

Verl is survived by daughters Linda Wright and Cathryn Hintermeister, both of Oregon; stepsons David Curtis of Texas, Jim Curtis of Wisconsin and Chris Curtis of Mountain Home; stepdaughter Heather Curtis of Mountain Home; brothers Boyd Powers, Gary Powers and Roger Powers, all of Oregon; and his sisters Vera and Mildred, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Esther and Thelma.

A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 12 at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.