Debora Pope

DEAR POPE FAMILY,
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. I WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF DEBORAH 'S DEATH .I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM HER, AS SHE WAS THE DESIGNER ON OUR DREAM HOME AND ON MY HUSBAND LARRY WARDS DEALERSHIP..HE TO PASSED ON AT 53. I TRUELY BELIEVE THEY ARE BOTH IN A BETTER PLACE. LIFE IS SO PRECIOUS.......

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Dear Tom, Marilyn, Jim, Dolores, Charles and families.

I was so sad to hear about Debora. She was like a Guardian Angel to me when we were growing up in Brasil. I am reminded of a time when there was a sudden downpour and everyone was running to get out of the rain. Since I could never run fast, she came running to me with an umbrella to help me get out of the rain. This is just one example of the compassionate and loving person that she was. Now she is rejoicing in Heaven...

I am sorry I only had the pleasure to meet Debora a few times. My dear friend Terry Cohen was very close to Debora and he spoke of her often, over the decades we have been friends. I spoke with Debora as recently as four weeks ago, at a mutual friend's birthday party. I perceived her to be a very warm, kind, and intelligent woman. I was lead to give her my home number and ask her to call me soon to "do lunch". Tragically, that luncheon between us will have to wait till we meet up in...

Dear Pope family and especially Tom & Marilyn, our hearts were saddened to know that she had to leave you all. But this is only a short get away for her, since we all we be together in eternity. May our kind and loving Lord comfort and sustain you during this time. (from Timothy & Faith Brennan)

Dear Tom, Marilyn, Jim, Dolores and Charles, We are sad to hear of Deb's passing. She preceded us to heaven. We are praying all of you as you struggle to cope with the emotions of this sad time in your lives. Dan and Becky Royer

Dear Tom and Marilyn, please know our hearts are hurting with you in the loss of your daughter...we are praying for all of your family, for comfort and strength and His peace which passeth all understanding..I am Jo'an Parker, Hubbard..from East Brazil Field

To the Pope Family,

Carol and I would like to once again express our deepest sympathies to all of you regarding the sudden loss of a dear daughter, sister and aunt. Jim it was wonderful having you as "Best Man" at our wedding. As you remember your sister Debora was a childhood sweatheart of mine when our parents lived and served as missionaries in Brazil. Not having seen Debora as an adult she is still beautiful, vibrant, fun-loving teenager in our memories. As has already been...