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 Donald Lee Fowell - Ione, Washington Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 48° 44.434 W 117° 24.892
11U E 469498 N 5398700
Donald Lee Fowell Pavilion is located in Riverfront Park at the east end of Main Street. You have heard that old saying, "Head for the Hills" this is a case to "Heat for the River".
Waymark Code: WMXWZE
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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Ione Riverfront Park is a very nice park with large shade trees, picnic tables and a covered Pavilion that honors Donald Lee Powell for his service to Ione. The pavilion will accommodate class and family reunions, birthday parties wedding receptions and other large groups.
The park overlooks the Pend Oreille River, bring your fishing pole, enjoy the view and have a picnic.
There are a number of special events held in the park, such as Ione's summer festival, "Downriver Days" held the last full weekend in July.
Donald Lee Fowell Pavilion
August 6, 1956 - March 27, 2016
This pavilion is dedicated in recognition of and grateful appreciation for his lifelong devotion to the Town of Ione and service to the community.
Fire Department 1977-2004
Town Marshal 1984-1987
Councilman 1993-2014
Mayor 2014-2016
Selkirk Trailblazers 2001-2016
"Big Dog" will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
Transcribed from plaque
”Donald Lee Fowell
August 06, 1956 - March 27, 2016
Donnie passed away peacefully on March 27th at the age of 59 after a battle with a severe infection. He was surrounded by his loving family. Donnie was born on August, 6th 1956 in Ione, WA, and chose to make that his permanent home. He became an integral part of the Ione community.
Donnie was a man that was involved in just about every aspect of the community. His career was very diverse. In his younger years he served as Deputy for the town of Ione, ran his own trap line, and owned Outback Enterprises, spending the weekends at the Northport race track with many of us rooting him on. He spent hot summers cutting hay, moving houses and scrapping cars in the wrecking business alongside his family. He ran the snow cat in the winter, worked the counter at the auto-part store, drove long-haul trucks, and worked in the wheat fields. More recently he was the vice president of the Selkirk Trail Blazers, and Mayor for the town of Ione.
Donnie gave back to his community in many ways. He volunteered with the Fire Department for over 25 years, coached high school wrestling and performed in numerous plays at the Cutter Theatre. He managed and organized charity events, and donated his time and money to anyone in need. He was always there to give a helping hand, fix a broken vehicle, find the right tool for your project, or just sit and listen. Donnie never knew a stranger, many regarded him as the one man welcoming committee for Ione.
Donnie had strong family values and a fierce loyalty for friends. He did what was right and was not shy about telling someone when they were in the wrong. He guided more people in life than any of us will ever know. It was a common sight to see Donnie in his red mule parked in the middle of the road chatting with an old friend or new acquaintance, and every summer you would see him on his Harley wearing his famous doo rag, with a smile on his face.
He was a man that did not side with one person, he saw the big picture and did what he knew in his heart was the right thing. There was not one situation where one of his big bear hugs would not help. He was a good friend to a lot of people and a legend in his own right.
Donnie married Irena Johnson they were blessed with their daughter, Lisa Marie,she was the light of his life. Lisa gave him his only grandchild, Aribella. Donnie was overjoyed to be a grandpa, telling anyone who would listen all the wonderful things about her.
Donnie may have gone from this world, but he will live on in our hearts and memories forever.
Source: Sherman and Knapp 
Location: Riverfront Park
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: Not listed
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