Elizabeth Power

Elizabeth Campbell Power 1925-2011 Elizabeth "Liz" Campbell Power passed into God's loving arms on Sunday, September 4, 2011, at the age of 85. Jim Power, her life time soul mate predeceased her in March 2008. Elizabeth was graduated from the Anna Head School for Girls in 1942. She enrolled at U.C. Berkley, joined Kappa Alpha Theta, spent her sophomore year at the University of Mexico, and worked for the United Nations in San Francisco upon graduation with a BA in Journalism in 1946, translating Spanish. On December 14, 1946 she married Jim Power in Berkeley. Their three children were born in Palo Alto Hospital. She worked as bookkeeper/office manager for Power Construction Co. All of the family enjoyed skiing, but tennis was her life-long sport, as well as gardening, and deep-water sailing in Mexico and the Caribbean for 15 years. Liz was fluent in three languages, was an international traveler, and prodigious writer detailing her appreciation of all cultures. In 1979, they moved to Foresthill, CA. She was active in the New Hope Lutheran Church, the Foresthill Historical Society, and numerous other volunteer projects. Liz and Jim celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2006 in the historical Power Family Mansion in Auburn. Liz had many close friends from all stages of her life. She was described as a "beautiful soul;" a most intelligent enterprising woman, unselfish and uncomplaining; filled with empathy, love, vitality and compassion. Her sense of humor and radiant smile were a joy to all, even in the face of her great physical pain. She had a unique gift of non-verbal communication: her singular grace and dignity, with humility - along with her insightful hazel eyes did not require words! She devoted her life to her family and to her home where everyone felt welcome. She is survived by her children: Elizabeth Thwing, Michael Power, and Janet Gulley. She is also survived by her grandchildren who were the light of her life: Brenden Thwing, Katie Robinson, Beth Beegles, Amelia Power, Lindsey Power, and Jamie Mateos. Her six great grandchildren were equally precious to her. Her graveside service will be on Friday, October 28th, at 2 pm, at the Power Family Plot, in the Historic Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the Elizabeth Campbell Power Scholarship has been established at Head Royce School, under The Anna Head Memorial Fund. Donations in her name can be sent to: Head-Royce School, 4315 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA 94602. - noting, the Elizabeth Campbell Power Tribute Fund. As a devoted mother and accomplished woman, her optimism inspired all who knew her to focus on the good qualities of others and of life, itself.