Monday, November 14, 2011

Powell-DeGraw Memorial




Inndia DeGraw-Powell with her son Alex 
& her son, Ashton
On Saturday, November 12, 2011 the Powell & DeGraw families suffered a devastating loss when our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister & friend, Inndia DeGraw-Powell (age 26) and her two beautiful sons, our brothers & grandsons, Alexander Powell (age 3) and Ashton Powell (age 18 months) all perished in a one car roll-over accident.  Story can be read at: KSL
Inndia's third son, Anthony-age 7 is currently in the U of U Burn ICU, due to an unrelated incident.  He will be allowed to attend their funeral, along with his half-sister, Rylee Smith.
Husband and Father, Thomas Powell has requested that in lieu of flowers being sent to the funeral home, a contribution to the family can be made either through this paypal button or 
"Powell Family Memorial Account" or "Inndia Powell Family Memorial"
at: America First Credit Union. 
Funeral arrangements are pending.

It is our belief that these three beautiful souls are now with God, where they will find continuing love and be wrapped in the warm arms of those who have passed before them.  May they find the music that they loved to dance to, peace and life everlasting.  Until we meet again, I will keep you close to my heart and in my thoughts & prayers.  We miss you!   (Grandma)

You may leave your thoughts-comments for the family below.  Thank You!

Update: Yesterday,  we were able to preview our loved ones and we were able to order a special casket that would allow all three of them to be buried together.  It lifted our hearts to know the boys will be buried in their mothers arms for all of eternity.  
A tragedy like this really makes us take stock of what we value.  
Thank You-My Friends, for your contributions, thoughts & prayers for the family, in our time of need!

Update: Funeral Arrangements are as follows:
 "Viewing #1" Friday, November 18th, 6-8pm  at the LDS Stake Center 6890 S. 2225 E. Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
"Viewing # 2" Saturday, November 19th, 11am 
Immediately followed by the Funeral Ceremony@ 12pm LDS Stake Center 6890 s. 2225 e. Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 
Funeral Procession will follow the Ceremony to  Mountain View Memorial at 3115 e. 7800 s. Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
where Inndia and her boys will be laid to rest.



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40 comments:

  1. rebecca christiansenNovember 14, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Cindy, I heard about this last night and was saddened and heart-broken beyond words. Now the shock to find this is your family! My heart goes out to you all. I will pray for comfort to be with you at this time. They are a beautiful family. Peace be with you Cindy, you have been there for so many - sadly now, others will be with you - in our hearts, our prayers, and gifts of love.

    Rebecca Woodward

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  2. Cathleen~November 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Cindy,
    I am so deeply sorry for your loss...I pray God will give your strength & comforts you in the days to come.
    Cathleen Perkins (CC group)

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  3. KristiNovember 14, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I am so saddened & carrying a heavy heart for you and your entire family. You are in our hearts, our thoughts & our prayers, always. May you & your family be blessed with love & strength during this extremely difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do for you! Much Love, Kristi Roskelley

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  4. HopeNovember 14, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Words fail me a time like this. My heart breaks for your family. Peace to you all.

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  5. bluegiraffe (Sherry)November 14, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Oh Cindy, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I wish all of you the strength to get through this difficult time.
    Sherry P

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  6. Cheryl LowryNovember 14, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I am so grateful that 2 Fridays ago I was able to sit next to Ashton at lunch and have a conversation with Alex about his brother, Anthony, as they came out to lunch with Aunt Jennifer, Grandma, Great-Grandma, and me. I am so thankful that during the last conversation I had with Inndia, she told me she was happy and looking forward to seeing our new house. I am so incredibly grateful for these memories. I am also so thankful that families are forever. Until we meet again, you'll be in my heart and in my mind. I love you....Aunt Cheryl xoxo

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  7. Angie VillasenorNovember 14, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Cindy this is Angie. India's daycare provider and friend. I knew Inndia very well she trusted me with your grandsons,Taking care of them day by day, me and my family learned to love them like our own family.
    She was a wonderful mother, beautiful women and caring person. We will miss her very much. Our hearts are with her and our sweethearts Ashton and Alex which we love them with all our hearts.
    My prayers are for you as a mother and grandmother....R I P my lovely friend Inndia and my sweet boys.. Ashton and Alex

    Angie Villasenor and Family

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  8. It's just RavenNovember 14, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Gentle hugs, peace and comfort.... there are things we will never understand in this life. I wish you and all those near you strength and solace for the days ahead.

    Namaste,
    Raven (cc group)

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  9. Linda GibbonsNovember 14, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Oh, Cindy...my heart goes out to you and all your family for this awful, awful tragedy. I'm sure, like you, tha these sweet souls are already in heaven, beyond suffering, and watching over you all. You and yours will be in my prayers in the days to come. I am so sorry for this tremendous loss.

    Linda Gibbons

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  10. Karen Samuelson RicksNovember 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about this. I know how much your family means to you. Our prayers are with you, as well.
    Love you! Karen (Samm) Ricks

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  11. audreyNovember 15, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Thank you mom. This is a beautiful online memorial blog. Inndia and the boys touched so many hearts. We know how much you love your grandbabies and Inndia. Hang in there we will get through this.

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  12. Abbie Moyer SloanNovember 15, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear of this terrible loss. Your family is in my thoughts.

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  13. Kelly MattssonNovember 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Words are inadequate at a time like this, when your heart is breaking, but please know you are all thought of with love and compassion. So very sorry for your immense loss.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry and Mary Mudd

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  15. DebbieNovember 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Cindy and family:
    I am so sorry for this horrific loss, words cannot begin to express. Just reading this moved me to tears. I am a nurse and I see how death affects the family members left behind. I will be grieving for your loss of those you loved. I will rejoice for those who are now in the loving and caring arms of our savior. Heaven obviously needed more angels. I will be praying for all of you. God bless.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Cindy & family: My thoughts and prayers are with you--I'm so sorry for your tragic loss of your family.
    Sandy Hillis

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  17. FloraNovember 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Dear Cindy,
    " The lord will not lead us where the lord's good graces will not protect us" May the lord bless you and yours and give the family much strength and comfort at these trying times.
    Blessings,Flora

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  18. Brenda SalzanoNovember 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    No words ever comfort at times like this, sometimes it is just someone being there that brings some gentle relief. We do not know the "whys" just that God Loved these precious souls and He holds them close to Himself now. But all the people who still live on here, feel their absence like huge holes in their life! May many arms hold you, and many hearts be there for all the family in this grieving time. Only those who have lost close family know what it feels like. I lost my husband in a accident when my two children were just 8months and 9 yrs old. I remember the hole in my heart, but I can attest to the faithfulness of God all these years later. I will be praying for you all. Cyber hugs

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  19. georgiaNovember 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    this is almost too sad to comment...but then I know, that our Father opened His arms and welcomed each of them into eternal happiness. Untill you are all together again, I pray you find some kind of peace in your memories. You will remain in our prayers...God bless...georgia

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  20. gypsywomanNovember 18, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    there are no words - my heart is filled with sorrow for you and with you even though i am quite unable to even fathom your loss - please know that you and yours are all in my thoughts - with much caring - much love - jenean c gilstrap

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  21. gypsywomanNovember 18, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    i cannot resist letting you know that as i closed my previous comment, the word verification was a derivative of "michael" - how wonderful a message of love from this mighty archangel!

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  22. "MOI" FreubelNovember 18, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Dear Cindy.....
    My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. I'm thinking of you in your time of loss and may your strength prevail to help you through this difficult time.

    With deepest sympathies.
    Rian from Holland.

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  23. pamelahuntingtonNovember 18, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Cindy, I am so very sorry for your tragic loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    pamela

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  24. FraniQNovember 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Hold tight to your memories, lean on your friends, and always remember how much you loved. May the comfort of God help you during this terrible time. Sending love

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  25. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    tragic, so very sad. The words won't come. All I have done is pray for God to give your family peace and to show Himself to you in this time of need. I truly am so very sad for your loss.
    Susan/Goldentouchcrafts

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  26. Elisa ChoiNovember 18, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Cindy and family my thoughts and prayer goes to all of you. My sincere condolence.I pray for Inndia, Alex and Ashton..may they rest in peace. I pray for strength to your family and loved ones. God is with you all. May He give you courage in times of sorrow. A BIG HUG to YOU!!!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I'm very sorry to hear of your loss Cindy. This must be a devastating blow. May "God, who wept as Lazarus was laid into the tomb, give you and yours new life and grant that
    as you and and your boys journey through the
    loss of dear Inndia, . Hold my hand no matter how
    rocky the path, and remind me, no matter how badly
    you and your boys feel, that we are still Your
    beloved children, and with whom You are well pleased. Heal me in body, mind, and spirit,
    and so make all of you whole again with love and peace. Amen."

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  28. Mary JaneNovember 18, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Cindy, I am a member of CS and just learned of this tragic loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time...may the lord give you all strength and comfort needed at this time of such immense loss.
    Bless you all,
    Mary Jane

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  29. trisha tooNovember 19, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Truly heartbreaking, I am so, so, sorry. Hugs and many prayers for you and yours.

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  30. MagentaNovember 20, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Dear Cindy, My heart goes out to you and the family. I pray that Anthony will always remember his mum and brothers with joy in his heart, that he will remember the happy times, not feeling lack in his life, not feeling abandoned but loved. I pray for peace in all your hearts and for every need to be met. I am so sorry for your loses. May Jesus heal every wound, every broken heart and replace those vacant places with a deep sense of love and peace. Bless you ..jan

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  31. KarenMCNovember 21, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Cindy and family,
    I heard about your tragic loss through Creative Souls. The heartache you all must be experiencing is incomprehensible. I am so, so very sorry you have lost your precious loved ones.Please know you're all in my thoughts and prayers.

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  32. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Cindy, I heard about your loss from my friend Su. There just are no words to heal your hurt. I will keep you in my prayers. Just remember, He is with you and your loved ones. If you need anything, you need only to ask. Hugs, Edna B. (Miss Edna's Place)

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  33. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss
    I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
    I don´t find the words to tell what I want to let you know, so I just send you a hug
    Corinna/Psipsi

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  34. MagsNovember 22, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Cindy- I'm a designer at DsS and wanted to say that I'll be thinking of you and praying for your family. I hope that the support of your family and friends as well as the beautiful memories you treasure will bring you comfort at this time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
    Sincerely,
    Maggie B/MagsGraphics

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  35. PamDecember 2, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Cindy: I started to make you a card and then I just couldn't bring myself to compose words to comfort you and your family. For the DIL and grandsons you lost, I am deeply saddened. For your son and surviving grandson I am even more lost for words. Please know that I hope that the momeries (memories) you all created will comfort you during your grieving and through the rest of your lives.

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  36. Susan BurgessDecember 2, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    It hasn't even been a month yet, but it probably feels like eternity without these special family members. I cry everytime I think of this poor little seven year older and his father and your family. Bot for those gone but for those remaining. Please give updates on the surviving child and ather if you ever are able. I am so glad you have your art to help you heal. Sanna

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  37. JuneDecember 6, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Hi Cindy,

    I joined your group last year, but have not really participated. But I read the emails most days and visit your Blog when I can... I can only express tears..., my heart swells with many emotions while reading this tragedy. I pray that our Father in Heaven gives you peace and comforts you in the time of pain. God Bless you and your family.

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  38. MegFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I miss you so much Inndia.

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  39. MegOctober 3, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I still miss you so very much Inndia.

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  40. MegApril 1, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    I can still hear your voice and feel your hugs. I miss going to the movies with you and having BBQ's and doing fireworks. I hear your front door open, and I SWEAR I can hear your flip-flops... and I wait to hear you knocking on my door. But the knock doesn't come and my heart hurts all over again. I miss your cookies and our girl-talks.

    Your birthday is in a couple days. I celebrate you, my beautiful friend and feel so blessed to have known you for the short time I did.

    XOXO

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