Virginia Lois (Stafford) Power

Virginia Lois (Stafford) Power passed peacefully with family by her side at her home in Oceanside, California. She entered her heavenly home in her 91st year on January 5, 2021. She was born on November 1, 1929 in Yuma, Arizona and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Stanley E. Power in 1991. Virginia was raised on her family farm in Yuma, AZ, she moved with her parents Nealy J. and Stella May Stafford to Prescott, AZ after graduating from Yuma High School. She then attended Pasadena College studying and singing soprano in a traveling trio “The Melodairs”. Upon returning to Prescott, she became reacquainted with a childhood schoolmate from Yuma, Stan Power. Stan’s parents, Sac and Bertie Power, had also sold their family farm in Yuma a few years earlier and moved to Prescott. Stand graduated from Prescott High School. Stan and Virginia were married in August of 1948 and together they proceeded to own and operate Sunset Hills Restaurant, Bronze Saddle Fine Dining, Burger Queen, and Dairy Queen on East Gurley Street for 25 years. Virginia relocated to Oceanside in 1993 after Stan’s passing. Virginia loved music; she had a beautiful voice and sang in church choir as well as at many special occasions through the years. She also was a member of P.E. O. Chapters in Prescott, Mesa and Oceanside and treasured the many friendships made over the years. Virginia loved and cherished her faith and family. She will be forever remembered as a lady of grace and a source of strength and wisdom to all. A devoted Mother of 3, Grandmother of 7, and Great-Grandmother of 6, she loved her role as “Nan”. She left a tremendous legacy to each of us. Her unwavering faith, strong values, unconditional love, and dedication to family are just a few characteristics she graciously instilled in us thru her gentle caring and kindness. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Virginia is survived by her two sisters, Alice (Sue) Miller of Corona, CA and Joyce Lombardo of Ventura, CA. Her daughters Elaine Banks (Russ) of Fairhope, AL, Elise Harshman of Gilbert, AZ and son Coe Power (Cindy) of Las Vegas, NV. Grandchildren Jennifer Herrmann, Greg Banks, Katie Perry (Chris), Riley Harshman, Lexy Harshman, Julie Blanner(Steve), and Jeremy Power (Olivia). Great-Grandchildren Knox Perry, Jaxon Perry, Samantha Herrmann, Brielle Harshman, Amelia Harshman and Josslyn Virginia Blanner. Also, many beloved nieces, nephews and her extended Harshman family. A memorial service will be held Friday June 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Sunrise Funeral Home in Prescott Valley, AZ. Internment with her husband will follow at Heritage Memorial Park in Dewey, AZ

Virginia Lois (Stafford) Power

November 1, 1929 - January 5, 2021