Dale Cody Powell

Dale Cody Powell, 88, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2006. Born in St. Louis, MO, on October 28, 1918, Dale and her late husband Fred retired from Chicago in 1975 to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. Although retired from business, life was busy, busy, busy.

Dale and Fred were married in 1940 by Dale’s cousin, Monsignor John Cody, who later served as John Cardinal Cody of Chicago from 1965 to 1982.

Dale defined “stay-at-home mom” before anyone really knew what that meant; in those days it was simply called “homemaker.” She was always there to raise her two daughters, support and encourage her family and set the right example.

Throughout her life, Dale was an active volunteer in numerous civic, charitable, social and church organizations, which during her years in Fallbrook included Assistance League of Escondido Valley, where she was instrumental in starting Operation School Bell to help clothe needy children for school. She served as president in 1989-1990. Dale was also a member of the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary (Gift Shop) and St. John’s Anglican Church altar guild and was named Outstanding Volunteer by the San Diego Philanthropy Council in 2000.

In addition to her many volunteer responsibilities, Dale was an avid bridge player and golfer who also excelled at many crafts, including dressmaking, needlepoint, gardening and flower arranging, winning numerous awards for her original designs. Although she would not have considered cooking a “hobby,” she was an excellent, creative cook who entertained with great style. Dale and Fred also enjoyed worldwide travel adventures, often with family and friends.

Dale is survived by daughter Deborah Evans, Mesa, AZ; daughter and son-in-law Melinda and Chuck Alvord, Fallbrook; grandson and wife Stephen and Barb Stiers, Gilbert, AZ; and great-grandchildren Connor and Kayla Stiers.

To Dale’s many friends: we appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers for our very special mother and grandmother. The family also wishes to say a special thank you to Country Gardens Alzheimer’s Residential Care Home and the wonderful nurses at Fallbrook Hospice.

Services will be private.