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Deborah Rorrer Obituary

Deborah Chadima Rorrer NEWPORT NEWS - Deborah C. Rorrer, 58, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. A native of Timonium, Md., she had been a Newport News resident for 24 years and was a member of the National Ladies of Harley. Mrs. Rorrer was preceded in death by her father, Hubert J. Chadima and mother, Mary C. Chadima. Survivors include her husband and best friend of 28 years, Gerald R. Rorrer; daughter, Melissa Clower of Winchester; two sons, Robert B. Bader of San Francisco and Brian C. Rorrer of Newport News; four grandchildren, Dalton, Logan, Jackson and Susannah; and a brother, Edward Chadima. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 24, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the funeral home, officiated by Chaplain Klaire Jameson with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Rorrer

19 Entries

November 19, 2009

As her obituary says, Debbie was a native of Timonium, Maryland. What her way too modest obituary doesn't say is that she has many friends and relatives there who knew and loved her. She was a student at Towson Town Junior High, Ridgley Junior-Dulaney Senior High, and a graduate of the then-new Dulaney Sr High School Class of 1968. Debbie was very special and will be missed.

To her family, you must know that Debbie is remembered and loved by many. Her memory lives on in Maryland and well beyond.

Brian, what you say about your Mom is a true and lasting tribute. I know she is proud. She is with you.

Aimee Foshee

October 30, 2009

Although I never got the chance to meet Debbie, I know that she must have been a great woman who will be dearly missed. I have known Brian only for a short time, but can tell how great a person he is which tells me the character and person Debbie was. She will be missed. She will always be looking down on her family and will never be forgotten.

Lucrezia Alaimo-Hudson

October 29, 2009

I am so sorry to hear what happened. I worked with Debbie for a little while at the CHD. She was a great lady and will be missed.

October 27, 2009

To The Family of Debbie Rorrer,
For the short time Debbie was here at Hampton Health Department she made a great difference. I can only imagine how wonderful it was to have her in your lives through the years. I am so sorry for your loss and wish her eternal peace.

Irene Ferrainolo

Kay Shaq

October 26, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Debby at Willaim and Mary and loved her personality. I missed her when she left the HR office. I know her family will miss her dearly. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Mary Carl

October 26, 2009

Debby's Family,
Any person meeting Debby would never forget her. She was fun, smart and had a dry sense of humor. We worked together at Chesapeake Health Dept. and
I will miss her. Her family was her life. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Ruby Gatling

October 26, 2009

Dear Family of Debby:
We, here at Hampton Health Department, had the priviledge and the honor to have known your wife, your mother, your grandmother, your aunt, your sister and your best friend and loved one, for just a little while. During the short time she worked here at the Hampton Health Department, we got to know Debby through her department newsletter and the kindness and friendliness she displayed towards her fellow co-workers. She was a pleasant person to sit and talk with. She was a fair and honest woman and I found her to be an easy person to converse with. She did not let her illness get in the way of her job and she displayed such courage and dignity when she came to work for the last time and worked for a few days. We could see the pain and the struggle she was having, but you know what, she never complained. We would walk pass her door and she would always speak. She was the type of person, if she came into your life, even for a little while, that you remembered with a smile on your face. We will truly miss her presence here at the health department, but she left her footprints on our hearts and we got a chance to journey with her for a moment and for that we are most grateful. May each and everyone of you know that others care and share your pain and your loss. Always keep her memory alive, because she lived her life to the fullest. Mr. Rorrer, your wife left behind your children and your grandchildren to give you comfort in the days ahead. Our sincere condolences and sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God continue to keep his arms around each of you as you go through this period of grief and loss.

Ruby Gatling
Hampton Health Department

MaryAnne Jackson

October 26, 2009

Gerry:
I was saddened to learn of the passing of your wife and will pray God will give you & your family the strength needed to get through this time. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.

Jerry Strohkorb

October 26, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your loss -I worked with Debby at the Chesapeake Health Dept for several years - She was a wonderful person, and will be greatly missed!

Michelle Robinson

October 25, 2009

To Debby's Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Debby at the Chesapeake Health Department and she was a very nice and thoughtful person.

October 25, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
CLB

October 25, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Tereska Family

Kellie Goodman

October 24, 2009

Rorrer Family: I was honored to have known such a nice,warm person as Deborah was. Thank you for letting me in to your family,I know that she is with god and in no more pain. Your Family will be in my prayers.

Brenda Wright

October 24, 2009

I knew Debbie when I worked at Chesapeake Health Dept. She was always nice to everyone and very helpful. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She will be missed.

Julie Jernigan

October 24, 2009

To the Family,

I am so sad to learn of the passing of Debby. She supervised me when she worked at Chesapeake Health Dept. I retired before she left CHD and have often thought of her. Debby had the rare gift of being a wonderful supervisor/manager and at the same time being a good friend. She was quite a poet and had a great sense of humor. I admired her so much and she was loved by everyone who knew her. I could go on and on. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Alexis Drummond

October 24, 2009

Brian,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful, warm, loving person. I know she's with God, and at peace. She loved everyone, and I will miss her dearly. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all, please let me know.

With love and sympathy,
Lexy

Tom Thomas

October 24, 2009

Gerry,

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. You and your family will be in my thought and prayers.

Brian Rorrer

October 24, 2009

My mother was a great person. She was always to put everyone else first before herself. She was very kind, caring, and compassionate. She was a good listener and motivator as well as an excellent problem solver. She would always look on the bright side of things and gave strength to all of those around her. She was an amazing mother and wife to her family. She will be deeply missed. Her spirit will live on in the lives and souls of those people she touched throughout her life. Mom, we all miss and love you so much. -BCR

Michelle Bryant

October 24, 2009

Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much your mother meant to you and from your description of her I'm sure she was a wonderful woman. Just find comfort in the fact that she is in Heaven and is no longer in any pain. She will always be looking down on you and your family and will live on forever in your heart.

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