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PAGE 9 TRIBUTE TO RENÉE MILLER KLOSTERMAN POWER Renée Miller Klosterman Power Renée passed from this world on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. She left us far too soon, but what a history and legacy she manifested. Renée was a summa cum laude graduate of the Edward R. Murrow School of Communications at Washington State University with a communications major and a sociology minor. She obtained her masters degree in public administration–tribal governance from The Evergreen State College. She turned much of her energy and creativity to supporting Native American issues through the use of her video production skills. Renée was one of the first female TV news photographers , and she worked for KING-TV in Seattle. She began her career with the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission, where she developed an innovative statewide leadership program for youth. She was recognized as a national and state leader for her work in facilitating the development of the National State Youth Coordinators network. Renée also worked for Washington State Division of Information Systems as a multimedia production manager. She was involved in video production for twenty-five years—mainly in projects focusing on social issues. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her production of the video Journey to the Healing Circle, which explored fetal alcohol syndrome. The last two years of her life, Renée resided in Tahoe City, California, with her husband Jared. She wrote for a small newspaper and produced video for the public access station. Renée loved horses, and among her accomplishments was an ascent of Mount Rainier. She loved hiking in the mountains and became an expert in stand-up paddleboarding. She was a bright light for all who came into contact with her, and that light will continue to shine in all who knew and loved her. Renée fought and won her first battle with breast cancer in 2004, but when it returned in 2009 she lost a courageous fight. She was a true warrior in every sense of the term. She was a true friend to so many colleagues, and her presence is missed by all who came into contact with her. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jared Power; her daughter, Kourtnei Nibler; her mother, Barbara Miller; her sister, Tina Anderson; her brother, Eric Klosterman; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Renée and friend Sunny. ...

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