Marie C. Powell's Obituary
Marie C. Powell was born on February 18, 1937 in St. Helens, Oregon to John & Nora Olson. She died at her daughters home in Portland on December 1, 2007 at the age of 70.
After graduation from St. Helens High School in 1955, Marie went on to Phagan's School of Cosmotology. On October 21, 1960 she married Delburt E. Powell in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in St. Helens. Delburt recently preceded her in death on November 25, 2007.
Marie was always working on something. Her first job was in a Beauty Salon, and then she worked part-time for many years at J.C. Penney. In her later years she spent alot of time treasure hunting at garage sales. She rented a space at Second Time Around and worked there a couple of days a week.
She loved to take care of her family. She cooked awesome meals, and her home always smelled of fresh baked goods when the kids came home from school. She was talented at many things. She played the accordian, was an excellent seamstress, did floral arrangements, and also created beautiful paintings.
Marie is survived by her children: Shannon Nabuolsi of Portland; Son: John Powell of Sugar City, Utah; Mother: Nora Olson of Warren; Sister: Karen Basker of Walnut Creek, CA.; Niece: Elizabeth Basker & five grandchildren.
Viewing & Visitation: 9-5 Friday at Columbia Funeral Home
Funeral Service: at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Dedication of the grave & interment: Bethany Memorial Cemetery-Warren, Oregon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Legacy Hospice.
on-line condolences may be made to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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