I was born in August of 1957, in Elmhurst IL, to John and Carole Powers. I was the second of 5 children.
I attended St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic School for 8 years. Then attended Driscoll Catholic High School for 4 years where I graduated in 1975.
I moved to Los Angeles in 1976. I have 3 children and 2 step children.
I met Dave, my husband many decades ago in Los Angeles.  We were married in 1995.
I attended UCLA extension and night school to get my degree in Finance (Accounting) and a minor in Psychology.  Many years later I attended Mt SAC in Los Angeles and studied Horticultural Science and Botany.
I began my career as a bookkeeper and quickly moved forward to open my own company.  I had offices in Encino, Monterey Park, Playa del Rey and Sunland. I kept busy with client duties as Controller, HR and Director of Finance.  I eventually got lucky and worked with the IRS office in Glendale, CA.  In 2013 I retired from my career and walked 500 miles from St Jean Pier de Port to Santiago Spain completing the Camino de Compestela in 33 days.
In 2016 Dave and I moved to Waldport. I quickly became involved with St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. I also am a volunteer with other community non-profits.  Until recently, I annually went to Nicaragua and worked as a missionary in 2 orphanages under The Mustard Seed Communities.
I attended OSU extension and became a Master Gardener in 2017. Gardening is a true passion of mine.
I also quilt, crochet and write poetry.  
Things you would never know about me. – I rode a Harley Davidson motorcycle for over 10 years.  I ran the LA Marathon.  I am an avid swimmer.  I love fishing. I have 7 grandsons. I love watching football, especially, my Chicago Bears.