Elizabeth "Liz" Jane Plotkin, z”l, passed away Oct. 9, 2021, of natural causes after a long-fought and difficult battle with a serious illness. She was surrounded by her loving daughter and music. She is survived by her daughter, Natali Plotkin of Portland; Catherine Ramsey of Virginia; Max Plotkin of Chicago; and Rachel Plotkin of California.

Liz was a member of Kol Shalom Congregation and is remembered by friends and colleagues as being warm, kind, caring, wise and fun to be around. She was quick to laugh and see the positive side of things as well as the good in everyone.

Liz was born May 11, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wis. She lived in Portland for over 35 years, primarily in southwest Portland in the Garden Home and Multnomah Village area.

Liz graduated with a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She worked as a career counselor at Career Crossroads, where she was the sole proprietor. She was also a longtime member of a group of career counselors in private practice in the Portland area.

She gave back to her community through her work as a career counselor and her many volunteer activities.

Among her charitable endeavors, she volunteered with her daughter for many organizations, including the Portland Revels, Portland Homeless Family Solutions and the Oregon Food Bank. While working as a career counselor and life coach in her private practice, Liz briefly opened a tea shop in Multnomah Village.

In her spare time, Liz liked to travel to the Oregon Coast and to sunny places. She loved to attend civic events with her daughter and friends. She also enjoyed going to local favorites like the Japanese Gardens.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Nov. 12, 2021, at Holman's Funeral and Cremation in Portland.