Ernest E. Debs

Ernest E. Debs

Ernest Debs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 24, 2002.
Debs, Ernest E.
Resident of Indian Wells passed away, March 17, 2002 at the age of 98. Mr. Debs was a former California Assemblyman, Los Angeles City Councilman and a former Los Angeles County Supervisor for the 3rd District for 24 years and was Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. He was a member of the Almalikah Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Betty Debs of Indian Wells; children, David Debs of Ojai; Candi Debs of Los Angeles, Stan Grant of Colorado, Lonnie Gordon of Malibu and Nancy Martel of Indian Wells. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial service, 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 28 at the Hall of Administration, 3rd Floor Board Room, 500 W. Temple, Los Angeles. Parking at the Music Center, Lot 14. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Ernest E. Debs Park, City of Los Angeles, C/O Dept. of Parks & Recreation, 3900 Chevy Chase Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90039 or St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 ST. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriner's Hospital for Children, 3160 Geneva St., Los Angeles, CA 90020, Attn, Donations Department. Palm Spring Mortuary, Cathedal City, Directors (760)321-0994.

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