Carol Powers
Carol F. Powers died April 7. She was 86.
Mrs. Powers was born in Auld, Calif., and grew up in Hemet before
moving to Laguna Beach. Her last residence was in Palm Springs.
In Laguna Beach,Powers and her husband, Porter W. Powers, opened
Carol's Book Store, a combination print shop, bookstore, rental
library and beach goods emporium. The store was on South Coast
Highway for nearly 30 years.
Powers was a founding member of the Soroptomist International Club
of Laguna Beach and was involved in club affairs for 50 years.
Mrs. Powers is survived by her daughter Candace Ercoli of Palm
Springs; her son Robert Powers of New Mexico; her sister Helen
Rheingans of Hemet; and three grandchildren.
She was interred at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.
