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Stephen Powers Obituary
Oct 17, 1948 - Mar 18, 2012
Preceded in death by his parents Raphael "Ray" and Florence "Chubby" Powers and brother Bernard. He is survived by his wife Amy, son Shane, daughter Heather Safieh (Tim), grandson Boston Powers, brothers & sisters David (Shirley), Jeanmarie Fonfara (Michael, Raphael III (Pam), Mary Jurgensen, Theresa Wright, Paul, Annmarie Davis; sister-in-law Jeanne Powers; 45 nieces & nephews. Mr. Powers was a retired career retail executive with over 40 successful years and served in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Steve started his retail career at JL Brandeis in 1965. He retired after spending 27 years at various divisions of May Company Dept. Stores , retiring as Corporate Sr. VP . He ended his career as President & CEO of Koret Women"s Sportswear. He served on various boards and charities including Landmark College, Putney, VT.
VISITATION Thursday 5-7pm with a Wake Service at 7 pm at John A Gentleman 72nd Chapel, 1010 N. 72nd Street. Memorial Mass Friday 12:00 pm at Holy Name Catholic Church, 2901 Fontenelle Blvd. Inurnment St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery. California Memorial Service to be held Tuesday 3-27 – 6:30 PM at Rice Mortuary, 5310 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA. 90503. Memorials to American Cancer Society: call 800-227-2345 reference in memory of Stephen Powers; the Peter Zippi Fund for Animals, 1560 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA.90254 JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 402-391-1664
www.johnagentleman.com
Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Powers
Terri Burke
March 25, 2012
Hey Dave, so sorry you + your family are experiencing another loss. The Powers + Burke families shared lots of memories together growing up together at Holy Name. I shall keep you and Shirley in my prayers.
Ed Mangiafico
March 24, 2012
my condolence to all Steve's family. I had the good fortune to know and work with Steve for many years. He was indeed a genuine and wonderful person and great friend always. I, too, will miss him much.
March 23, 2012
Our condolences to the Powers family.
Alex and Mary Safieh
Cathy Jurgensen
March 22, 2012
To all the family of Steve Powers, I am sorry for your loss and I will keep you all in my prayers.
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Margaret Jurgensen
March 22, 2012
My condolences to the Powers family, lost to young!
Dianna Fonfara
March 22, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
Debbie Tagwerker
March 22, 2012
Ray & Pam, & family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all during this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around all & remembering & cherish the loving memories of him. He is always forever in your hearts.
Haresh Tharani
March 22, 2012
Dear Amy ,Please accept our heartfelt condolences, Steve was a great man, & a dear friend Yours Sincerly Haresh
Teresa Larson
March 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
William Safieh
March 21, 2012
To:Amy and the powers family. Steve will always be in our prayers.
Jim & Kathy Smith
March 21, 2012
Dear Amy, Shane, Boston, Heather, Tim, and the entire Powers Clan...
We are so sorry for your loss. We loved him; Steve was a Force of Nature. He helped guide so many of us with respect and care.
We will miss him deeply. We already do.
March 21, 2012
To Amy and the Powers family. I was saddened to hear today of Steve's death. Although I have not seen Steve in many years, I will always remember while we were growing up the warmth and many courtesies extended to me by Steve and the Powers family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Duggins (Parker, Co.)
March 21, 2012
Jeannie, Mike and family, We want you to know that our thoughts and paryers are with all of you.
Keith and Kathleen Alexander
dave & shirley powers
March 21, 2012
Brother Steve......Go with God. Thank you for your love & friendship for the past 60 years & hit em' straight!
Give Mom,Dad and Bernie a hug and kiss & our love,
Brother Dave & Shirley
Theresa Fonfara
March 21, 2012
This was a great man who did so many things for other people. He was well respected and very smart. I like to call him "The Godfather" because when he walked into a room everyone wanted to be around him and ask for his advice. As children we never knew the extent of his generousity but as adults it's very clear. Over the past couple of years I have had many great conversation with him and have really gotten to know him in a different way. He was a kind, caring, loving man who just wanted to enjoy life. He did things people told him he would never be able to do. He never quit living and always kept fighting. Our hearts are filled with great sorrow and our family will never be the same. I love you very much Uncle Steve and THANK YOU for all that you did. Love you,
Little Theresa
Pam Powers
March 21, 2012
Feeling so much sorrow in our hearts at this time of loss. The time we spent living in Houston and St. Louis when you were there hold some fond memories. I love you and will miss you brother-in -law Steve.
Peggy Ryan
March 21, 2012
The one thing I will always be grateful to Steve for is sending my mother, Mary, and his father, Ray, on a trip to Ireland. I know they enjoyed it very much. Thanks, Steve, for your generosity . I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jeannie & Mike
March 21, 2012
My brother was a very generous man and made so many things happen for so many people. Fortunately for us, we were able to spend alot of quality time with him in recent years and really know and love him on a more personal level. For this we are truly grateful. Thank you Stephen for all of the wonderful memories. With love and forever in our hearts!
Kim Craig
March 21, 2012
Shane, Heather & Amy,
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father and husband.
Kim & Joe Craig & family
Debbie Bentlage
March 21, 2012
With Steve's passing I lost a dear Friend and Mentor. Steve was one of the “Greats” in retail and was responsible for building many careers, myself included. It is not every day that you come across someone in your life that really makes a difference in what you do and who you are, Steve was one of those, he truly cared about the people who worked for him and with him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Power's Family. You will be missed my friend RIP.
Elizabeth Norris
March 21, 2012
I remember how as I got older, I realized my Uncle Steve made alot more things happen "behind the scenes" than I thought when I was young. I will never forget his generousity, insight and common sense. He was smart and I observed how he operated more than I probably let him know. I admired him for his business sense and how he called things as he saw them. Thanks Uncle Steve for being good. I love you dearly and will always miss you.
Love,
Elizabeth
Dave Phillips
March 21, 2012
Jeanmarie,Ray and Mary, Sorry for your loss.
Sheri Bower-Galde
March 21, 2012
Mary I am so sorry for your loss. Seeing our loved ones pass is such a hard thing to bare. He is your angel and you can be so proud of that!
Dan Schwarzwalder
March 21, 2012
Steve was a true leader and a dean of the retail and apparel industry. We will always remember him for his ability, contributions to the industry, and his enjoyment of family life.
Michaela Drewel
March 21, 2012
Uncle Steve, thanks for letting us use your hot tub for our swimming pool. Our Disney vacation was the best, not because of Mickey Mouse but because of you! Thank you for all your words of encouragement and praise. Aunt Amy, Heather and Tim, Shane and Boston-we love you all so much! Michaela, Brian, and Isabella
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