Alison Power, a longtime resident of West Seattle, died Thursday, the 24th of August, 2017 at the home of her daughter Phyllis Cantil of Auburn, WA.

Alison was born in 1932 in Vancouver, B.C., to her mother Mary and father Allison Jagoe.  Alison received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington.

She was employed by Frederick and Nelson in Seattle as a copywriter where she met James Power. They were wed August 18, 1956.

Alison was a kind individual and loving wife and mother. She loved art, and painting was her passion. She volunteered locally and was a beloved member of the Seattle art community. Many of her paintings were displayed in competition and received awards. She spent hours at the Alki Bathhouse on Alki Beach refining her own artistic talents and teaching others. She had a lifelong love for cats, and providing a home for several throughout her life brought her joy.  They often became a subject of her artwork.  

Alison is preceded in death by her husband James Wayne Power. They loved to travel together, especially the West Coast. Together they enjoyed music, loved the outdoors and camping, and had a fascination with birds and plants. Both found joy in socializing with friends and family.

Alison is survived by her son Keith Power and his wife Larinda, and her daughter Phyllis Cantil and her husband Jeff, as well as five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was close to all her family throughout her life.

Memorial gifts may be made to: Regional Animal Services of King County at http://kingcounty.gov/depts/regional-animal-services/get-involved/donate.aspx  OR

The Auburn Valley Humane Society at http://auburnvalleyhs.org/ecommerce-page/

Klontz Funeral home, Auburn, has been entrusted with the arrangements. No services are planned for her passing.

Published in the Westside Seattle print edition, September 8, 2017.