Norma J. Power

Norma Jean Power, 80, Topeka, passed away Wed., July 25, 2007 at McCrite Plaza Retirement Center. She was cremated. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Fri. at 10 a.m. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church with inurnment following at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thurs. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka KS 66614, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to Most Pure Heart of Mary Church and/or Heart of America Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home. Norma was born Dec. 24, 1926, the daughter of Leo and Bregetta Oehl Donant. She graduated from Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio where she met her husband, the love of her life, Dallas Power. They were married Oct. 26, 1946 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Massillon. Always his biggest fan, when Dallas played football and ran for a touchdown, Norma ran with him on the sideline. Dallas worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber and they moved to many areas of the country before arriving in Topeka in Sept. of 1964. Norma enjoyed golf, bingo, playing the piano and made many enduring friendships through her bridge clubs. She held offices of president, vice-president and treasurer of the Civic Newcomers Club. Norma was the perfect one to call on people new to Topeka and offer a warm welcome. Her memberships included the Williams Fund at the University of Kansas, the former Westview and Cedar Crest Country Clubs, Shawnee Country Club and was a board member for the Topeka Jayhawk Club. Norma loved sports, the Chiefs, Len Dawson and ice skating. When she smiled her eyes sparkled and the room lit up. She disliked hot weather and found herself transplanted to Kansas which she bore with wonderful grace. Her yard was as manicured as she was and her rose garden was lavished with care. Norma was always a lady. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dallas, and a granddaughter, Kylee Jo Donnelly. Norma leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Linda Donnelly and her husband, John, and Lori Harris and her husband, Randy, of Topeka; grandchildren, Michael, Angela, Ashley and Sean; great-grandchildren Elizabeth Michele, Dallas, Noah and Ethan; two nephews, four nieces and eight cousins. We are deeply grateful to the many wonderful caretakers at McCrite, Heart of America Hospice and special thanks to Barry, Joyce, Rose and Tammy. You cared for our mother as though she were your own. You are forever in our hearts.

Norma J. Power

January 1, 1753 - August 2, 2007