Birth date: May 7, 1940 Death date: Jan 1, 2023
Regina Ruth Powell, 82, passed away January 1, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary, 3015 N Oracle Rd., Tucson, Arizona (520-888-7470). Service details and obituary will be posted as soon as they become ava Read Obituary
Dear Uncle Stan and my wonderful cousins, I was saddened to hear of Jean's untimely passing. I too had the occasion to meet her a few times and I was delighted to see how she seemed to give a spark to Uncle Stan. Sending you & her family my love and strength at this time.
Phil and I were saddened to hear the news of Jean's passing. We had the pleasure of spending time with her and Uncle Stanley on several occasions. We remember her warm and engaging personality, the love and devotion she and Uncle Stan shared, the liveliness of conversation and her interest in so many topics. May Jean's great name be a blessing for all her friends and family. Phil and Ruth Hart
I met Jean roughly 15 years ago through our Jewish Congregation, Congregation Havurim. Little did I know from our conversation at lunch at Mimi's Restaurant that day, the love story that would ensue. My father was living alone in Detroit, a widower in declining health with no family nearby. I made it my mission to convince him to move to California, and unbeknownst to all of us, Jean became an instrumental part of the plan. On his visit to Murrieta, I took him to all of the places I thought would be of interest to him- the temples, the bowling alley, the senior centers, the Mormon Church (for his genealogy research), etc. But knowing how important Judaism is to him, I felt it was only fair to make sure he had a true understanding of what it would be to live as a Jewish single person in a very non-Jewish area. I arranged for Jean to meet us for lunch one afternoon, and I had her share her experiences with him (I believe she shared her phone number with him as well! Lol). At the end of our meal, as we were leaving the restaurant, my dad planted a kiss on Jean's cheek, and the seeds of love were sown! At their wedding at Menifee Lakes I recall Jean's tender touch on my father's cheek as tears of joy cascaded down his face. People said that I did a mitzvah introducing them, and if so, I will happily accept the charge. I am grateful to Jean for all of the love, care, and adventures that she provided my father in his golden years. Her background knowledge from being an ER nurse and her dedication to my dad helped him return to a much healthier state and together they were able to travel, participate in temple activities (including singing in the choir), and so much more. Although we did not always agree on current event issues, I will never forget all of our get-togethers and passionate conversations! Thank you Jean for all that you have meant to my father and our family. You will be missed!
Jean was a very passionate and intelligent woman. She was fierce in her convictions and in her love for her family. She and my father met later in life but they believed they were soulmates and did everything together. Jean was a champion for the people and causes she cared about, including nursing, politics, education, and animals. Her resume was quite varied, including stints as a nurse, actress, travel agent, and singer. Her passing is truly a loss for those who knew and loved her, including my father, myself and my husband.
Deb S lit a candle in memory of Regina Powell
