DEBBIE A. WATSON

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DEBBIE WATSON Obituary

Debbie A. Watson, 60, of Naples, FL, died on May 6, 2011 at Broward General Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Debbie was grew up in Hammond, IN, and graduated from Bishop Noll High School in 1968 and Ball State University in 1972. After retiring from Sears in Chicago, IL, and a Chicago real estate career, Debbie moved in 1995 to Marco Island and eventually Naples, FL, continuing her real estate career. Debbie was known for her love of real estate, her love of family and her many lifelong friendships. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, John R. and Elizabeth A. Watson and brother William R. Watson. Debbie is survived by her siblings, Dana J. Krameric, John T. Watson, Janet A. Morgan and Patty M. Hong and a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss Debbie. A celebration of life will be held at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. located at 851 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples, FL 34102. In the spirit of celebrating Debbie's life, dress comfortably.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for DEBBIE WATSON

10 Entries

Linda Hansford-Grant

March 15, 2012

I am so sorry to just be reading about Debbie's passing. I worked for her at Sears in Chicago back in the 80s. She was such a good buddy! Took me to Cubs games, went out for cocktails, had me over to her beautiful home(s) and treated my like gold. I am so sorry I did not know until now. I had been thinking about her as I realized I hadn't gotten her annual holiday letter and kept meaning to contact her. I had some devastating family health issues over the last year, and kept putting it off. I searched for her online to make sure I had the most current info for her and this was the first thing that came up. Please accept my very late but truly sincere condolences. She was an absolute doll and it was an honor to have known her and been able to call her a friend!

Karin Pryor

May 16, 2011

Debbie was AMAZING in so many ways. My condolances to her family and her many friends - she will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. Debbie and I have been friends for almost 30 years - she has been a part of every celebration and every struggle in my life. I already miss her ready laugh, sense of humor and friendship. Debbie was remarkable, she will remain in my thoughts and heart forever.

May 14, 2011

I met Debbie through my sister Flora. We all went to Ball State although I was in graduate school while they were undergrads. We all lived together during one summer school. Debbie was such a loving, caring friend. My husband and I were able to spend this past March visiting with Debbie while we spent the winter in Naples. Throughout these last days she was always so positive and never complaining. We had a St. Patrick's Day party at her house with some of her Florida friends. Debbie, the true Irishman, just glowed and enjoyed the corned beef and cabbage she made for all of us. I will miss her so much.
Georgia Sobolewski, St. John, IN

May 14, 2011

To the Watson Family: My sincerest sympathy on the passing of your sister and aunt. I met Debbie in High School and will always remember her for her smile and fun-loving ways. May God bless and keep her safe and healthy now and at peace. Pam Domasica (Munster, IN)

Flora Keslin

May 13, 2011

My sincere sympathy to all of Debbie's Family,

I met Debbie our freshman year in high school and this wonderful friendship continued for 47 years. We laughed often about our many antics through high school, college, and those first jobs. Debbie developed an amazing career in Chicago and --do you know anyone who can renovate a dozen houses happily? I became a mom and lived vicariously through her wild and crazy single days in Chicago. We helped each other through those trying times and enjoyed fun in the sun. Well, I was in the sun, Debbie was just having fun! I'll will miss this true friend!

Peter Cooper

May 13, 2011

To Debbie's Family,
I met Debbie in 1983 when she was a buyer at Sears. Our first meeting in her office led to a wonderful friendship that lasted over 25 years. Whenever she came to New York on a buying trip we always managed to have an evening of dinner, theatre and late night champagne at the Palm Court in the Plaza Hotel. It became standard operation procedure and we would sit for hours sharing stories.Debbie had a great sense of humor, always supportive of whatever you wanted out of life and faced her illness with an incredible spirit and never a complaint. I will miss with laugh, her wonderful outlook on life, our glasses of white wine together, calling each other to wish one another a happy birthday and her kind and gentle spirit. I'll miss you Debbie...you were the best!
Peter Cooper

Mary & Jim Bingham

May 12, 2011

To: Debbie's family & friends:

My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Debbie six years ago when we moved to Naples, Florida. Being neighbors and new to the area, Debbie became our "go to" person. She was always there to lend a hand or to offer advice during our many renovations, and we quickly became friends.

Debbie was one of the most positive people we have ever known, and we found ourselves easily drawn to her wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. We spent many happy hours in her company, and we deeply miss our friend!

Our most sincere condolences to her family and many friends, as she was a special person. We know Debbie's spirit will live on in all who had the good fortune of knowing her.

May 12, 2011

To Debbie's Family and Friends

What a wonderful person Debbie was. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. It has been years since I seen her, but thought of her often. I worked with Debbie several years ago here in Naples. What a wonderful sense of humor she had. It was so sad when she left that company. She made work fun. My heart goes out to you all. She will be very much missed. God Blessed us all with having the opportunity to know her. I too will not forget her.

Patty Burke
Naples, Florida

May 11, 2011

To all of Debbies Friends & Family;

I am shocked to hear of Debbies passing! We would often pass each other in the many labs and testing sites that we had to endure with our illnesses. She looked so good and was still so upbeat that I never thought she would lose her fight!

I worked as her assistant in Property Management along with our frind Ginny. She was the best person to work for. Always appreciative and honest with us. It was not hard to develop a true friendship with Debbie. We always exchanged the funniest emails about our health tribulations. At least hers are over now. I miss her alredy and will never forget her.

Suzanne Hoffman Perez
Naples, Florida

Peg Sorenson

May 11, 2011

Debbie was a very special person - and like a big sister to me. She was the managing broker for several years where I worked in Chicago, giving me guidance then. When she moved to Florida, we would get together when I was in Naples visiting my parents each year. She was always interested in what was going on in my life and would give me advice when I asked. She was the happiest, most upbeat, positive person I have known. I will miss her very much! My condolences to her family - may you have many wonderful memories. There is a new star shining brightly in the heavens now!

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