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Elisabeth Power Obituary
Elisabeth D. Power
Dee Power, 93 and a resident of Riderwood in Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away September 29, 2020 after a long and loving life. Dee was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 72 years, Harry Power, Jr. who died in May, 2020 at age 95. Dee will be remembered for her love of family and friends, as a creative cook and organizer of family gatherings, for always remembering birthdays, anniversaries and special days of others. Dee was born in Nuremburg, Germany; she later met Harry as a young soldier, fell in love, got married and moved to the US. She was a terrific homemaker, a devoted church member and was a professional woman who blazed trails as a nearly 30 year credit and financial manager at Sears. She is succeeded by four children, and her sister, Linda Mandau (Berndt) who lives in Germany. Her eight grandchildren will lovingly remember their "Grandma Power" and her five great grandchildren will miss their "GGma". A Zoom memorial will be scheduled for family with an interment for Harry and Dee at Arlington National Cemetery to occur as Covid scheduling permits. Donations in her memory can be sent to Montgomery Hospice at montgomeryhospice.org or to Colesville Presbyterian Church at [email protected]. Please sign family guest book at:www.DeVolFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Elisabeth Power
Ashley
October 12, 2021
I missed you on the dance floor at CJ & Brooke´s wedding! We know you were there with us, just in a different way.
A year ago, Heaven gained another angel. We miss you so much.
Ashley Edwards
October 22, 2020
The first time I visited Washington D.C., I was lucky enough to experience Chef Dee Power's culinary skills in her lovely home. In true fashion, Grandma Power had prepared enough food for Thanksgiving dinner for our gathering of 6!! We tried everything she prepared & I remember her talking about the German cucumber salad. Yum!
This picture is from that dinner when we first met!
Grandma and Grandpa Power were so welcoming, loving, and kind! These values and characteristics start from the top. Thank you for creating this amazing family and for loving each other every day.
We deeply miss & love you both.
-Ashley
John Edwards
October 22, 2020
Grandma - I'll always appreciate how supportive and loyal you were to Grandpa through all of your years. As a newlywed (an event you were still able to attend virtually!) you and Grandpa left an amazing model for Ash and I to aspire to. Miss you tons and thankful for the time we shared together.
Mary Power
October 19, 2020
We think of you every day and miss you so. We shared so many special family events the memories of which we treasure always. We know you are in heaven sharing the simple joys that fill our days. We were blessed to have you in our lives. - Mary
Kristin McGonigal
October 19, 2020
I will always remember the way Kate and GGma smiled at each other on our nightly video chats and how much joy grandma got from seeing the pictures of her great grandchildren that I sent her. We miss you grandma and love you very much! Xoxo
Ryan McGonigal
October 19, 2020
Grandma Power was so welcoming to me. I will always remember her love for her family and her delicious rouladen!
Ryan McGonigal
October 19, 2020
Grandma Power was so welcoming to me. I will always remember her love for her family and her delicious rouladen!
Kristin McGonigal
October 19, 2020
I miss how you and Kate used to make each other smile on our video calls every night and the joy you expressed when you saw the pictures of your great grandchildren that I would send you. We miss you GGma! Love you xoxo
Erika Brumsted
October 19, 2020
We miss you dearly, Grandma and Grandpa too. I personally will miss our chats and the most delicious dishes that were made with so much love. Below is one of the last pictures I have of Grandma, and she looks so beautiful and smiling; this is how I will always remember her. Love you.
Jack Edwards
October 19, 2020
Dee was a "great lady", great mother, and most importantly a great cook!
Chris Edwards
October 19, 2020
Mom: we miss you and Dad immensely every day. Your love of life was incredible and it was a true inspiration for all of us. Thanksgiving will not be the same without your advice and wonderful recipes. Love you.
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